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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.36, 1,607.14 and 377.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.36, 1,607.14 and 377.95 is: 566.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.36 : 1,607.14 = 377.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.36/1,607.14 = 377.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.36x = 1,607.14 × 377.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.36x = 607,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,418.56/1,071.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.96

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