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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.30, 1,607.25 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.30, 1,607.25 and 378 is: 567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.30 : 1,607.25 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.30/1,607.25 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.30x = 1,607.25 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.30x = 607,540.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,540.50/1,071.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.11

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