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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.37, 1,613.06 and 382.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.37, 1,613.06 and 382.01 is: 573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.37 : 1,613.06 = 382.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.37/1,613.06 = 382.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.37x = 1,613.06 × 382.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.37x = 616,207.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,207.73/1,075.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.02

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