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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.49, 1,614.56 and 383.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.49, 1,614.56 and 383.05 is: 574.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.49 : 1,614.56 = 383.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.49/1,614.56 = 383.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.49x = 1,614.56 × 383.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.49x = 618,462.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,462.93/1,076.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.52

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