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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.60, 1,607.32 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.60, 1,607.32 and 302.12 is: 453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.60 : 1,607.32 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.60/1,607.32 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.60x = 1,607.32 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.60x = 485,603.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,603.52/1,071.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.16

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