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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.80, 1,612.44 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.80, 1,612.44 and 381.44 is: 572.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.80 : 1,612.44 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.80/1,612.44 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.80x = 1,612.44 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.80x = 615,053.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,053.14/1,074.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.25

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