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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.68, 1,612.30 and 381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.68, 1,612.30 and 381.32 is: 572.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.68 : 1,612.30 = 381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.68/1,612.30 = 381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.68x = 1,612.30 × 381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.68x = 614,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,802.24/1,074.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.08

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