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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.66, 1,613.43 and 382.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.66, 1,613.43 and 382.30 is: 573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.66 : 1,613.43 = 382.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.66/1,613.43 = 382.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.66x = 1,613.43 × 382.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.66x = 616,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,814.29/1,075.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.43

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