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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.09, 1,614.14 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.09, 1,614.14 and 382.73 is: 574.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.09 : 1,614.14 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.09/1,614.14 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.09x = 1,614.14 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.09x = 617,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,779.80/1,076.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.10

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