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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.22, 1,608.62 and 379.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.22, 1,608.62 and 379.06 is: 568.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.22 : 1,608.62 = 379.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.22/1,608.62 = 379.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.22x = 1,608.62 × 379.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.22x = 609,763.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,763.50/1,072.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.69

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