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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.31, 1,614.57 and 373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.31, 1,614.57 and 373.53 is: 560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.31 : 1,614.57 = 373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.31/1,614.57 = 373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.31x = 1,614.57 × 373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.31x = 603,090.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,090.33/1,076.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.33

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