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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.87, 1,608.31 and 379.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.87, 1,608.31 and 379.06 is: 568.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.87 : 1,608.31 = 379.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.87/1,608.31 = 379.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.87x = 1,608.31 × 379.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.87x = 609,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,647.05/1,071.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.77

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