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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.51, 1,604.81 and 420.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.51, 1,604.81 and 420.75 is: 630.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.51 : 1,604.81 = 420.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.51/1,604.81 = 420.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.51x = 1,604.81 × 420.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.51x = 675,224.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,224.86/1,070.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.75

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