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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.92, 1,607.97 and 341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.92, 1,607.97 and 341.30 is: 511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.92 : 1,607.97 = 341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.92/1,607.97 = 341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.92x = 1,607.97 × 341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.92x = 548,800.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,800.16/1,071.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.98

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