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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.22, 1,614.63 and 383.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.22, 1,614.63 and 383.07 is: 574.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.22 : 1,614.63 = 383.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.22/1,614.63 = 383.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.22x = 1,614.63 × 383.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.22x = 618,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,516.31/1,076.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.71

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