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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.34, 1,607.12 and 549.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.34, 1,607.12 and 549.91 is: 824.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.34 : 1,607.12 = 549.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.34/1,607.12 = 549.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.34x = 1,607.12 × 549.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.34x = 883,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,771.36/1,071.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.92

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