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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.53, 1,613.47 and 381.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.53, 1,613.47 and 381.97 is: 573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.53 : 1,613.47 = 381.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.53/1,613.47 = 381.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.53x = 1,613.47 × 381.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.53x = 616,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,297.14/1,075.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.02

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