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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.48, 1,607.20 and 331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.48, 1,607.20 and 331.10 is: 496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.48 : 1,607.20 = 331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.48/1,607.20 = 331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.48x = 1,607.20 × 331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.48x = 532,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,143.92/1,071.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.64

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