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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.74, 1,606.11 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.74, 1,606.11 and 301.24 is: 451.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.74 : 1,606.11 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.74/1,606.11 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.74x = 1,606.11 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.74x = 483,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,824.58/1,070.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.86

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