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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.21, 1,608.78 and 342.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.21, 1,608.78 and 342.31 is: 513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.21 : 1,608.78 = 342.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.21/1,608.78 = 342.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.21x = 1,608.78 × 342.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.21x = 550,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,701.48/1,073.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.13

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