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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.53, 1,604.83 and 411.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.53, 1,604.83 and 411.99 is: 617.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.53 : 1,604.83 = 411.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.53/1,604.83 = 411.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.53x = 1,604.83 × 411.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.53x = 661,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,169.85/1,070.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.61

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