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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.57, 1,611.99 and 381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.57, 1,611.99 and 381.09 is: 571.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.57 : 1,611.99 = 381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.57/1,611.99 = 381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.57x = 1,611.99 × 381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.57x = 614,313.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,313.27/1,074.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.68

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