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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.66, 1,611.93 and 381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.66, 1,611.93 and 381.30 is: 571.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.66 : 1,611.93 = 381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.66/1,611.93 = 381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.66x = 1,611.93 × 381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.66x = 614,628.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,628.91/1,074.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.93

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