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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.62, 1,608.96 and 342.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.62, 1,608.96 and 342.13 is: 513.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.62 : 1,608.96 = 342.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.62/1,608.96 = 342.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.62x = 1,608.96 × 342.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.62x = 550,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,473.48/1,072.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.20

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