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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.99, 1,607.58 and 341.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.99, 1,607.58 and 341.37 is: 511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.99 : 1,607.58 = 341.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.99/1,607.58 = 341.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.99x = 1,607.58 × 341.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.99x = 548,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,779.58/1,071.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.93

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