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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.50, 1,614.36 and 383.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.50, 1,614.36 and 383.06 is: 574.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.50 : 1,614.36 = 383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.50/1,614.36 = 383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.50x = 1,614.36 × 383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.50x = 618,396.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,396.74/1,076.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.45

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