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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.25, 1,604.76 and 420.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.25, 1,604.76 and 420.63 is: 630.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.25 : 1,604.76 = 420.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.25/1,604.76 = 420.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.25x = 1,604.76 × 420.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.25x = 675,002.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,002.18/1,070.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.70

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