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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.23, 1,606.92 and 413.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.23, 1,606.92 and 413.42 is: 620.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.23 : 1,606.92 = 413.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.23/1,606.92 = 413.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.23x = 1,606.92 × 413.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.23x = 664,336.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,336.88/1,071.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.16

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