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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.58, 1,603.44 and 746.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.58, 1,603.44 and 746.19 is: 1,117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.58 : 1,603.44 = 746.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.58/1,603.44 = 746.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.58x = 1,603.44 × 746.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.58x = 1,196,470.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,470.89/1,070.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.59

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