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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.84, 1,606.13 and 377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.84, 1,606.13 and 377.54 is: 566.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.84 : 1,606.13 = 377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.84/1,606.13 = 377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.84x = 1,606.13 × 377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.84x = 606,370.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,370.29/1,070.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.26

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