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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.56, 1,605.78 and 608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.56, 1,605.78 and 608.20 is: 912.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.56 : 1,605.78 = 608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.56/1,605.78 = 608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.56x = 1,605.78 × 608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.56x = 976,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,635.40/1,070.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.27

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