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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.72, 1,606.08 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.72, 1,606.08 and 301.22 is: 451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.72 : 1,606.08 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.72/1,606.08 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.72x = 1,606.08 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.72x = 483,780.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,780.85/1,070.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.83

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