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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.67, 1,606.18 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.67, 1,606.18 and 340.12 is: 510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.67 : 1,606.18 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.67/1,606.18 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.67x = 1,606.18 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.67x = 546,293.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,293.94/1,070.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.24

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