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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.61, 1,612.89 and 382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.61, 1,612.89 and 382.19 is: 573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.61 : 1,612.89 = 382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.61/1,612.89 = 382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.61x = 1,612.89 × 382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.61x = 616,422.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,422.36/1,075.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.09

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