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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.56, 1,603.32 and 607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.56, 1,603.32 and 607.20 is: 909.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.56 : 1,603.32 = 607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.56/1,603.32 = 607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.56x = 1,603.32 × 607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.56x = 973,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,535.90/1,070.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.37

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