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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.27, 1,604.38 and 339.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.27, 1,604.38 and 339.35 is: 508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.27 : 1,604.38 = 339.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.27/1,604.38 = 339.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.27x = 1,604.38 × 339.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.27x = 544,446.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,446.35/1,070.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.70

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