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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.63, 1,604.94 and 376.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.63, 1,604.94 and 376.91 is: 565.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.63 : 1,604.94 = 376.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.63/1,604.94 = 376.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.63x = 1,604.94 × 376.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.63x = 604,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,917.94/1,070.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.01

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