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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.27, 1,606.88 and 550.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.27, 1,606.88 and 550.63 is: 826.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.27 : 1,606.88 = 550.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.27/1,606.88 = 550.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.27x = 1,606.88 × 550.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.27x = 884,796.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,796.33/1,070.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.70

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