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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.26, 1,605.39 and 916.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.26, 1,605.39 and 916.49 is: 1,374.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.26 : 1,605.39 = 916.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.26/1,605.39 = 916.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.26x = 1,605.39 × 916.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.26x = 1,471,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,327.68/1,070.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.73

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