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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.47, 1,615.02 and 383.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.47, 1,615.02 and 383.29 is: 575.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.47 : 1,615.02 = 383.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.47/1,615.02 = 383.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.47x = 1,615.02 × 383.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.47x = 619,028.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,028.24/1,076.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.05

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