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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.45, 1,607.43 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.45, 1,607.43 and 301.95 is: 453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.45 : 1,607.43 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.45/1,607.43 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.45x = 1,607.43 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.45x = 485,363.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,363.49/1,071.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.00

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