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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.48, 1,605.56 and 837.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.48, 1,605.56 and 837.43 is: 1,256.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.48 : 1,605.56 = 837.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.48/1,605.56 = 837.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.48x = 1,605.56 × 837.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.48x = 1,344,544.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,544.94/1,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.02

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