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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.44, 1,609.74 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.44, 1,609.74 and 379.96 is: 569.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.44 : 1,609.74 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.44/1,609.74 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.44x = 1,609.74 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.44x = 611,636.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,636.81/1,073.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.79

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