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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.41, 1,608.62 and 302.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.41, 1,608.62 and 302.91 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.41 : 1,608.62 = 302.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.41/1,608.62 = 302.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.41x = 1,608.62 × 302.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.41x = 487,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,265.57/1,072.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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