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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.03, 1,608.36 and 341.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.03, 1,608.36 and 341.59 is: 512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.03 : 1,608.36 = 341.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.03/1,608.36 = 341.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.03x = 1,608.36 × 341.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.03x = 549,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,399.69/1,072.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.49

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