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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.22, 1,614.15 and 382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.22, 1,614.15 and 382.86 is: 574.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.22 : 1,614.15 = 382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.22/1,614.15 = 382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.22x = 1,614.15 × 382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.22x = 617,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,993.47/1,076.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.23

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