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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.25, 1,606.94 and 301.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.25, 1,606.94 and 301.81 is: 452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.25 : 1,606.94 = 301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.25/1,606.94 = 301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.25x = 1,606.94 × 301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.25x = 484,990.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,990.56/1,071.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.73

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