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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.70, 1,606.92 and 706.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.70, 1,606.92 and 706.38 is: 1,058.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.70 : 1,606.92 = 706.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.70/1,606.92 = 706.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.70x = 1,606.92 × 706.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.70x = 1,135,096.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,096.15/1,072.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.17

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