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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.63, 1,605.94 and 301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.63, 1,605.94 and 301.13 is: 451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.63 : 1,605.94 = 301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.63/1,605.94 = 301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.63x = 1,605.94 × 301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.63x = 483,596.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,596.71/1,070.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.69

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