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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.46, 1,606.61 and 706.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.46, 1,606.61 and 706.14 is: 1,057.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.46 : 1,606.61 = 706.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.46/1,606.61 = 706.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.46x = 1,606.61 × 706.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.46x = 1,134,488.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,488.05/1,072.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.84

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