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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.30, 1,605.16 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.30, 1,605.16 and 367.44 is: 551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.30 : 1,605.16 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.30/1,605.16 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.30x = 1,605.16 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.30x = 589,799.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,799.99/1,070.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.06

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