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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.08, 1,612.66 and 381.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.08, 1,612.66 and 381.82 is: 572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.08 : 1,612.66 = 381.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.08/1,612.66 = 381.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.08x = 1,612.66 × 381.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.08x = 615,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,740.86/1,075.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.74

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