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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071, 1,607.28 and 387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071, 1,607.28 and 387 is: 580.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071 : 1,607.28 = 387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071/1,607.28 = 387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071x = 1,607.28 × 387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071x = 622,017.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,017.36/1,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.78

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