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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.43, 1,605.63 and 339.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.43, 1,605.63 and 339.87 is: 509.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.43 : 1,605.63 = 339.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.43/1,605.63 = 339.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.43x = 1,605.63 × 339.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.43x = 545,705.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,705.47/1,070.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.80

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