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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.76, 1,606.38 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.76, 1,606.38 and 421.50 is: 632.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.76 : 1,606.38 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.76/1,606.38 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.76x = 1,606.38 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.76x = 677,089.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,089.17/1,070.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.34

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