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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.51, 1,605.19 and 550.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.51, 1,605.19 and 550.30 is: 825.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.51 : 1,605.19 = 550.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.51/1,605.19 = 550.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.51x = 1,605.19 × 550.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.51x = 883,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,336.06/1,070.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.15

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