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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.76, 1,605.41 and 550.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.76, 1,605.41 and 550.11 is: 824.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.76 : 1,605.41 = 550.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.76/1,605.41 = 550.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.76x = 1,605.41 × 550.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.76x = 883,152.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,152.10/1,070.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.79

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