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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.15, 1,606.03 and 413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.15, 1,606.03 and 413.02 is: 619.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.15 : 1,606.03 = 413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.15/1,606.03 = 413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.15x = 1,606.03 × 413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.15x = 663,322.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,322.51/1,071.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.26

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