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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.82, 1,606.47 and 358.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.82, 1,606.47 and 358.49 is: 537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.82 : 1,606.47 = 358.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.82/1,606.47 = 358.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.82x = 1,606.47 × 358.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.82x = 575,906.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,906.10/1,070.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.82

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