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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.95, 1,606.68 and 301.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.95, 1,606.68 and 301.45 is: 452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.95 : 1,606.68 = 301.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.95/1,606.68 = 301.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.95x = 1,606.68 × 301.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.95x = 484,325.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,325.65/1,070.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.24

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