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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.99, 1,607.40 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.99, 1,607.40 and 369.12 is: 553.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.99 : 1,607.40 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.99/1,607.40 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.99x = 1,607.40 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.99x = 593,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,323.49/1,071.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.48

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