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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.60, 1,605.68 and 340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.60, 1,605.68 and 340.24 is: 510.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.60 : 1,605.68 = 340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.60/1,605.68 = 340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.60x = 1,605.68 × 340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.60x = 546,316.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,316.56/1,070.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.29

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