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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.96, 1,608.66 and 378.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.96, 1,608.66 and 378.63 is: 568.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.96 : 1,608.66 = 378.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.96/1,608.66 = 378.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.96x = 1,608.66 × 378.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.96x = 609,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,086.94/1,071.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.20

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