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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.66, 1,605.51 and 550.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.66, 1,605.51 and 550.95 is: 826.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.66 : 1,605.51 = 550.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.66/1,605.51 = 550.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.66x = 1,605.51 × 550.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.66x = 884,555.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,555.73/1,070.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.18

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