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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.92, 1,478.34 and 760.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.92, 1,478.34 and 760.36 is: 1,049.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.92 : 1,478.34 = 760.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.92/1,478.34 = 760.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.92x = 1,478.34 × 760.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.92x = 1,124,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,070.60/1,070.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.63

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