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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.22, 1,608.22 and 341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.22, 1,608.22 and 341.80 is: 512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.22 : 1,608.22 = 341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.22/1,608.22 = 341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.22x = 1,608.22 × 341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.22x = 549,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,689.60/1,072.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.66

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