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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.53, 1,607.33 and 341.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.53, 1,607.33 and 341.11 is: 511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.53 : 1,607.33 = 341.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.53/1,607.33 = 341.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.53x = 1,607.33 × 341.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.53x = 548,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,276.34/1,071.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.68

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