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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.91, 1,606.36 and 301.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.91, 1,606.36 and 301.41 is: 452.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.91 : 1,606.36 = 301.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.91/1,606.36 = 301.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.91x = 1,606.36 × 301.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.91x = 484,167.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,167.32/1,070.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.11

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