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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.23, 1,606.95 and 377.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.23, 1,606.95 and 377.83 is: 566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.23 : 1,606.95 = 377.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.23/1,606.95 = 377.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.23x = 1,606.95 × 377.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.23x = 607,149.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,149.90/1,071.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.78

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