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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.97, 1,608.49 and 423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.97, 1,608.49 and 423.16 is: 634.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.97 : 1,608.49 = 423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.97/1,608.49 = 423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.97x = 1,608.49 × 423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.97x = 680,645.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,645.14/1,071.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.95

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