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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.53, 1,605.83 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.53, 1,605.83 and 340.11 is: 510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.53 : 1,605.83 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.53/1,605.83 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.53x = 1,605.83 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.53x = 546,157.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,157.14/1,070.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.18

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