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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.76, 1,610.62 and 389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.76, 1,610.62 and 389.76 is: 584.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.76 : 1,610.62 = 389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.76/1,610.62 = 389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.76x = 1,610.62 × 389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.76x = 627,755.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,755.25/1,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.63

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