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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.07, 1,606.62 and 340.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.07, 1,606.62 and 340.85 is: 511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.07 : 1,606.62 = 340.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.07/1,606.62 = 340.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.07x = 1,606.62 × 340.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.07x = 547,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,621.72/1,071.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.29

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