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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.18, 1,602.36 and 556.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.18, 1,602.36 and 556.10 is: 832.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.18 : 1,602.36 = 556.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.18/1,602.36 = 556.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.18x = 1,602.36 × 556.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.18x = 891,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,072.40/1,070.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.64

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