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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.86, 1,606.28 and 811.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.86, 1,606.28 and 811.38 is: 1,217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.86 : 1,606.28 = 811.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.86/1,606.28 = 811.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.86x = 1,606.28 × 811.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.86x = 1,303,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,303.47/1,070.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.06

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