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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.89, 1,607.40 and 413.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.89, 1,607.40 and 413.39 is: 619.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.89 : 1,607.40 = 413.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.89/1,607.40 = 413.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.89x = 1,607.40 × 413.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.89x = 664,489.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,489.63/1,071.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.93

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