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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.40, 1,605.62 and 339.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.40, 1,605.62 and 339.99 is: 509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.40 : 1,605.62 = 339.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.40/1,605.62 = 339.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.40x = 1,605.62 × 339.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.40x = 545,894.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,894.74/1,070.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.99

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