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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.54, 1,605.36 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.54, 1,605.36 and 377.04 is: 565.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.54 : 1,605.36 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.54/1,605.36 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.54x = 1,605.36 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.54x = 605,292.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,292.37/1,070.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.41

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