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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.65, 1,607.94 and 341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.65, 1,607.94 and 341.75 is: 512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.65 : 1,607.94 = 341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.65/1,607.94 = 341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.65x = 1,607.94 × 341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.65x = 549,505.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,505.46/1,072.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.29

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