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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.62, 1,607.55 and 341.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.62, 1,607.55 and 341.03 is: 511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.62 : 1,607.55 = 341.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.62/1,607.55 = 341.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.62x = 1,607.55 × 341.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.62x = 548,216.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,216.47/1,071.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.58

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