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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.34, 1,602.46 and 740.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.34, 1,602.46 and 740.53 is: 1,108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.34 : 1,602.46 = 740.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.34/1,602.46 = 740.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.34x = 1,602.46 × 740.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.34x = 1,186,669.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,669.70/1,070.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.68

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