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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.69, 1,606.23 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.69, 1,606.23 and 340.20 is: 510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.69 : 1,606.23 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.69/1,606.23 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.69x = 1,606.23 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.69x = 546,439.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,439.45/1,070.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.36

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