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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.73, 1,604.94 and 700.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.73, 1,604.94 and 700.40 is: 1,049.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.73 : 1,604.94 = 700.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.73/1,604.94 = 700.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.73x = 1,604.94 × 700.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.73x = 1,124,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,094.58/1,070.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.84

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