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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.39, 1,615.34 and 383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.39, 1,615.34 and 383.10 is: 574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.39 : 1,615.34 = 383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.39/1,615.34 = 383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.39x = 1,615.34 × 383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.39x = 618,831.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,831.65/1,076.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.91

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