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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.90, 1,607.91 and 341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.90, 1,607.91 and 341.49 is: 512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.90 : 1,607.91 = 341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.90/1,607.91 = 341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.90x = 1,607.91 × 341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.90x = 549,085.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,085.19/1,071.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.25

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