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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.10, 1,605.02 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.10, 1,605.02 and 339.48 is: 509.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.10 : 1,605.02 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.10/1,605.02 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.10x = 1,605.02 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.10x = 544,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,870.49/1,070.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.18

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