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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.28, 1,603.80 and 740.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.28, 1,603.80 and 740.88 is: 1,110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.28 : 1,603.80 = 740.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.28/1,603.80 = 740.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.28x = 1,603.80 × 740.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.28x = 1,188,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,223.34/1,070.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.20

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