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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.02, 1,613.81 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.02, 1,613.81 and 382.68 is: 573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.02 : 1,613.81 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.02/1,613.81 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.02x = 1,613.81 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.02x = 617,572.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,572.81/1,076.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.94

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