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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.11, 1,612.82 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.11, 1,612.82 and 381.72 is: 572.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.11 : 1,612.82 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.11/1,612.82 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.11x = 1,612.82 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.11x = 615,639.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,639.30/1,075.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.63

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