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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.36, 1,476.40 and 656.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.36, 1,476.40 and 656.36 is: 905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.36 : 1,476.40 = 656.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.36/1,476.40 = 656.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.36x = 1,476.40 × 656.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.36x = 969,049.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,049.90/1,070.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.35

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