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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.78, 1,612.38 and 381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.78, 1,612.38 and 381.48 is: 572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.78 : 1,612.38 = 381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.78/1,612.38 = 381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.78x = 1,612.38 × 381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.78x = 615,090.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,090.72/1,074.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.29

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