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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.40, 1,476.90 and 604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.40, 1,476.90 and 604.56 is: 834.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.40 : 1,476.90 = 604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.40/1,476.90 = 604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.40x = 1,476.90 × 604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.40x = 892,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,874.66/1,070.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.15

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