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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.05, 1,612.71 and 381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.05, 1,612.71 and 381.69 is: 572.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.05 : 1,612.71 = 381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.05/1,612.71 = 381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.05x = 1,612.71 × 381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.05x = 615,555.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,555.28/1,075.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.58

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