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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.58, 1,605.56 and 412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.58, 1,605.56 and 412.40 is: 618.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.58 : 1,605.56 = 412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.58/1,605.56 = 412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.58x = 1,605.56 × 412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.58x = 662,132.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,132.94/1,070.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.48

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