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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.30, 1,605.68 and 608.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.30, 1,605.68 and 608.30 is: 912.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.30 : 1,605.68 = 608.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.30/1,605.68 = 608.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.30x = 1,605.68 × 608.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.30x = 976,724.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,724.07/1,070.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.57

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