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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.08, 1,611.14 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.08, 1,611.14 and 380.76 is: 571.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.08 : 1,611.14 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.08/1,611.14 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.08x = 1,611.14 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.08x = 613,457.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,457.67/1,074.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.15

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