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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.88, 1,607.58 and 341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.88, 1,607.58 and 341.44 is: 512.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.88 : 1,607.58 = 341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.88/1,607.58 = 341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.88x = 1,607.58 × 341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.88x = 548,892.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,892.12/1,071.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.08

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