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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.90, 1,611.81 and 381.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.90, 1,611.81 and 381.46 is: 572.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.90 : 1,611.81 = 381.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.90/1,611.81 = 381.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.90x = 1,611.81 × 381.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.90x = 614,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,841.04/1,074.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.00

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