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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.73, 1,606.04 and 340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.73, 1,606.04 and 340.25 is: 510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.73 : 1,606.04 = 340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.73/1,606.04 = 340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.73x = 1,606.04 × 340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.73x = 546,459.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,459.98/1,070.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.36

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