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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.34, 1,605.96 and 339.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.34, 1,605.96 and 339.97 is: 510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.34 : 1,605.96 = 339.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.34/1,605.96 = 339.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.34x = 1,605.96 × 339.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.34x = 545,978.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,978.22/1,070.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.10

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