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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.44, 1,605.90 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.44, 1,605.90 and 340.04 is: 510.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.44 : 1,605.90 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.44/1,605.90 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.44x = 1,605.90 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.44x = 546,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,070.24/1,070.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.14

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