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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.64, 1,605.79 and 377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.64, 1,605.79 and 377.15 is: 565.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.64 : 1,605.79 = 377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.64/1,605.79 = 377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.64x = 1,605.79 × 377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.64x = 605,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,618.54/1,070.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.66

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