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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.83, 1,606.23 and 413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.83, 1,606.23 and 413.02 is: 619.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.83 : 1,606.23 = 413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.83/1,606.23 = 413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.83x = 1,606.23 × 413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.83x = 663,411.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,411.64/1,070.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.53

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