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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.73, 1,607.57 and 341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.73, 1,607.57 and 341.29 is: 511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.73 : 1,607.57 = 341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.73/1,607.57 = 341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.73x = 1,607.57 × 341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.73x = 548,647.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,647.57/1,071.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.93

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