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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.42, 1,605.72 and 514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.42, 1,605.72 and 514.96 is: 772.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.42 : 1,605.72 = 514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.42/1,605.72 = 514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.42x = 1,605.72 × 514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.42x = 826,879.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,879.49/1,070.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.48

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