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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.92, 1,597.61 and 1,041.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.92, 1,597.61 and 1,041.15 is: 1,553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.92 : 1,597.61 = 1,041.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.92/1,597.61 = 1,041.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.92x = 1,597.61 × 1,041.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.92x = 1,663,354.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,354.25/1,070.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.20

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