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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.32, 1,607.19 and 340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.32, 1,607.19 and 340.76 is: 511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.32 : 1,607.19 = 340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.32/1,607.19 = 340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.32x = 1,607.19 × 340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.32x = 547,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,666.06/1,071.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.21

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