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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.43, 1,607.18 and 341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.43, 1,607.18 and 341.55 is: 512.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.43 : 1,607.18 = 341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.43/1,607.18 = 341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.43x = 1,607.18 × 341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.43x = 548,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,930.62/1,071.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.34

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