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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.51, 1,606.03 and 340.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.51, 1,606.03 and 340.09 is: 510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.51 : 1,606.03 = 340.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.51/1,606.03 = 340.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.51x = 1,606.03 × 340.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.51x = 546,189.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,189.88/1,070.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.22

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