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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.74, 1,612.40 and 381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.74, 1,612.40 and 381.56 is: 572.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.74 : 1,612.40 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.74/1,612.40 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.74x = 1,612.40 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.74x = 615,217.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,217.37/1,074.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.44

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