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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.55, 1,604.99 and 421.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.55, 1,604.99 and 421.77 is: 632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.55 : 1,604.99 = 421.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.55/1,604.99 = 421.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.55x = 1,604.99 × 421.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.55x = 676,934.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,934.52/1,070.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.32

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