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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.12, 1,607.10 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.12, 1,607.10 and 340.80 is: 511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.12 : 1,607.10 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.12/1,607.10 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.12x = 1,607.10 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.12x = 547,699.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,699.68/1,071.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.33

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