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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.41, 1,610.12 and 303.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.41, 1,610.12 and 303.91 is: 455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.41 : 1,610.12 = 303.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.41/1,610.12 = 303.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.41x = 1,610.12 × 303.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.41x = 489,331.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,331.57/1,073.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.87

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