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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.08, 1,609.35 and 379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.08, 1,609.35 and 379.54 is: 569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.08 : 1,609.35 = 379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.08/1,609.35 = 379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.08x = 1,609.35 × 379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.08x = 610,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,812.70/1,073.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.21

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