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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.41, 1,605.61 and 376.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.41, 1,605.61 and 376.91 is: 565.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.41 : 1,605.61 = 376.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.41/1,605.61 = 376.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.41x = 1,605.61 × 376.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.41x = 605,170.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,170.47/1,070.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.36

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