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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.10, 1,609.64 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.10, 1,609.64 and 303.60 is: 455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.10 : 1,609.64 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.10/1,609.64 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.10x = 1,609.64 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.10x = 488,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,686.70/1,073.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.40

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