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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.98, 1,607.98 and 341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.98, 1,607.98 and 341.54 is: 512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.98 : 1,607.98 = 341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.98/1,607.98 = 341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.98x = 1,607.98 × 341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.98x = 549,189.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,189.49/1,071.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.31

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