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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.88, 1,607.95 and 302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.88, 1,607.95 and 302.38 is: 453.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.88 : 1,607.95 = 302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.88/1,607.95 = 302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.88x = 1,607.95 × 302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.88x = 486,211.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,211.92/1,071.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.61

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