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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.67, 1,611.71 and 381.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.67, 1,611.71 and 381.94 is: 572.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.67 : 1,611.71 = 381.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.67/1,611.71 = 381.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.67x = 1,611.71 × 381.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.67x = 615,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,576.52/1,075.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.27

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