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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.72, 1,611.66 and 381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.72, 1,611.66 and 381.36 is: 571.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.72 : 1,611.66 = 381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.72/1,611.66 = 381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.72x = 1,611.66 × 381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.72x = 614,622.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,622.66/1,074.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.89

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