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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.44, 1,605.24 and 376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.44, 1,605.24 and 376.96 is: 565.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.44 : 1,605.24 = 376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.44/1,605.24 = 376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.44x = 1,605.24 × 376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.44x = 605,111.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,111.27/1,070.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.29

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