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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.36, 2,051.88 and 1,070.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.36, 2,051.88 and 1,070.88 is: 1,603.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.36 : 2,051.88 = 1,070.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.36/2,051.88 = 1,070.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.36x = 2,051.88 × 1,070.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.36x = 2,197,317.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,317.25/1,370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.47

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