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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.28, 1,607.40 and 609.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.28, 1,607.40 and 609.04 is: 913.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.28 : 1,607.40 = 609.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.28/1,607.40 = 609.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.28x = 1,607.40 × 609.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.28x = 978,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,970.90/1,071.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.83

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