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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.60, 1,607.52 and 683.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.60, 1,607.52 and 683.06 is: 1,025.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.60 : 1,607.52 = 683.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.60/1,607.52 = 683.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.60x = 1,607.52 × 683.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.60x = 1,098,032.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,032.61/1,070.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.62

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