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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.71, 1,606.14 and 340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.71, 1,606.14 and 340.36 is: 510.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.71 : 1,606.14 = 340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.71/1,606.14 = 340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.71x = 1,606.14 × 340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.71x = 546,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,665.81/1,070.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.56

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