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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.89, 1,607.78 and 341.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.89, 1,607.78 and 341.37 is: 512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.89 : 1,607.78 = 341.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.89/1,607.78 = 341.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.89x = 1,607.78 × 341.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.89x = 548,848.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,848.71/1,071.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.04

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