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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.61, 1,611.77 and 381.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.61, 1,611.77 and 381.21 is: 571.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.61 : 1,611.77 = 381.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.61/1,611.77 = 381.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.61x = 1,611.77 × 381.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.61x = 614,423.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,423.96/1,074.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.77

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