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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.35, 1,605.62 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.35, 1,605.62 and 329.94 is: 494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.35 : 1,605.62 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.35/1,605.62 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.35x = 1,605.62 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.35x = 529,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,758.26/1,070.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.94

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