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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.49, 1,603.98 and 658.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.49, 1,603.98 and 658.77 is: 987.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.49 : 1,603.98 = 658.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.49/1,603.98 = 658.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.49x = 1,603.98 × 658.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.49x = 1,056,653.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,653.90/1,070.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.07

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