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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.63, 1,606.01 and 301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.63, 1,606.01 and 301.19 is: 451.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.63 : 1,606.01 = 301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.63/1,606.01 = 301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.63x = 1,606.01 × 301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.63x = 483,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,704.62/1,070.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.80

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