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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.05, 1,607.28 and 377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.05, 1,607.28 and 377.70 is: 566.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.05 : 1,607.28 = 377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.05/1,607.28 = 377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.05x = 1,607.28 × 377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.05x = 607,062.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,062.21/1,071.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.79

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