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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.12, 1,605.39 and 376.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.12, 1,605.39 and 376.76 is: 565.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.12 : 1,605.39 = 376.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.12/1,605.39 = 376.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.12x = 1,605.39 × 376.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.12x = 604,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,838.71/1,070.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.21

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