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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.75, 1,607.78 and 378.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.75, 1,607.78 and 378.51 is: 567.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.75 : 1,607.78 = 378.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.75/1,607.78 = 378.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.75x = 1,607.78 × 378.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.75x = 608,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,558.92/1,071.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.82

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