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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.90, 1,607.70 and 577.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.90, 1,607.70 and 577.70 is: 867.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.90 : 1,607.70 = 577.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.90/1,607.70 = 577.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.90x = 1,607.70 × 577.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.90x = 928,768.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,768.29/1,070.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.28

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