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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.50, 1,611.77 and 381.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.50, 1,611.77 and 381.41 is: 572.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.50 : 1,611.77 = 381.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.50/1,611.77 = 381.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.50x = 1,611.77 × 381.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.50x = 614,745.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,745.20/1,074.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.12

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