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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.64, 1,605.96 and 608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.64, 1,605.96 and 608.40 is: 912.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.64 : 1,605.96 = 608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.64/1,605.96 = 608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.64x = 1,605.96 × 608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.64x = 977,066.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,066.06/1,070.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.60

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