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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.18, 1,608.39 and 341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.18, 1,608.39 and 341.58 is: 512.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.18 : 1,608.39 = 341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.18/1,608.39 = 341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.18x = 1,608.39 × 341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.18x = 549,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,399.89/1,072.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.41

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