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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.16, 1,605.96 and 420.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.16, 1,605.96 and 420.82 is: 631.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.16 : 1,605.96 = 420.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.16/1,605.96 = 420.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.16x = 1,605.96 × 420.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.16x = 675,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,820.09/1,070.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.51

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