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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.08, 1,605.53 and 607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.08, 1,605.53 and 607.88 is: 911.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.08 : 1,605.53 = 607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.08/1,605.53 = 607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.08x = 1,605.53 × 607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.08x = 975,973.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,973.59/1,071.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.20

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