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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.96, 1,607.94 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.96, 1,607.94 and 302.46 is: 453.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.96 : 1,607.94 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.96/1,607.94 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.96x = 1,607.94 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.96x = 486,337.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,337.53/1,071.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.69

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