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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.13, 1,605.24 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.13, 1,605.24 and 376.86 is: 565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.13 : 1,605.24 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.13/1,605.24 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.13x = 1,605.24 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.13x = 604,950.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,950.75/1,070.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.31

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