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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.37, 1,614.71 and 383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.37, 1,614.71 and 383.15 is: 574.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.37 : 1,614.71 = 383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.37/1,614.71 = 383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.37x = 1,614.71 × 383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.37x = 618,678.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,678.27/1,076.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.78

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