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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.78, 1,606.33 and 340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.78, 1,606.33 and 340.10 is: 510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.78 : 1,606.33 = 340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.78/1,606.33 = 340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.78x = 1,606.33 × 340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.78x = 546,312.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,312.83/1,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.20

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