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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.18, 1,606.77 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.18, 1,606.77 and 301.68 is: 452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.18 : 1,606.77 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.18/1,606.77 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.18x = 1,606.77 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.18x = 484,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,730.37/1,071.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.52

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