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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.08, 1,612.38 and 372.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.08, 1,612.38 and 372.21 is: 558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.08 : 1,612.38 = 372.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.08/1,612.38 = 372.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.08x = 1,612.38 × 372.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.08x = 600,143.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,143.96/1,075.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.23

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