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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.33, 1,606.84 and 340.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.33, 1,606.84 and 340.81 is: 511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.33 : 1,606.84 = 340.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.33/1,606.84 = 340.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.33x = 1,606.84 × 340.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.33x = 547,622.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,622.27/1,071.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.16

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