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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.51, 1,607.10 and 413.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.51, 1,607.10 and 413.69 is: 620.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.51 : 1,607.10 = 413.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.51/1,607.10 = 413.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.51x = 1,607.10 × 413.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.51x = 664,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,847.80/1,071.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.48

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