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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.12, 1,604.78 and 420.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.12, 1,604.78 and 420.50 is: 630.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.12 : 1,604.78 = 420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.12/1,604.78 = 420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.12x = 1,604.78 × 420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.12x = 674,809.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,809.99/1,070.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.59

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