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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.29, 1,607.09 and 340.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.29, 1,607.09 and 340.93 is: 511.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.29 : 1,607.09 = 340.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.29/1,607.09 = 340.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.29x = 1,607.09 × 340.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.29x = 547,899.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,899.47/1,071.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.44

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