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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.19, 1,605.65 and 582.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.19, 1,605.65 and 582.98 is: 874.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.19 : 1,605.65 = 582.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.19/1,605.65 = 582.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.19x = 1,605.65 × 582.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.19x = 936,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,050.89/1,070.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.66

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