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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.33, 1,605.47 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.33, 1,605.47 and 329.94 is: 494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.33 : 1,605.47 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.33/1,605.47 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.33x = 1,605.47 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.33x = 529,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,707.12/1,070.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.90

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