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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.09, 1,604.02 and 485.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.09, 1,604.02 and 485.40 is: 727.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.09 : 1,604.02 = 485.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.09/1,604.02 = 485.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.09x = 1,604.02 × 485.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.09x = 778,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,591.31/1,070.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.59

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