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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.96, 1,614.03 and 383.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.96, 1,614.03 and 383.01 is: 574.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.96 : 1,614.03 = 383.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.96/1,614.03 = 383.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.96x = 1,614.03 × 383.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.96x = 618,189.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,189.63/1,075.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.55

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