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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.80, 1,607.64 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.80, 1,607.64 and 302.28 is: 453.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.80 : 1,607.64 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.80/1,607.64 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.80x = 1,607.64 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.80x = 485,957.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,957.42/1,071.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.40

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