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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.10, 1,614 and 382.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.10, 1,614 and 382.78 is: 574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.10 : 1,614 = 382.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.10/1,614 = 382.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.10x = 1,614 × 382.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.10x = 617,806.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,806.92/1,076.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.12

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