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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.93, 1,615.25 and 383.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.93, 1,615.25 and 383.42 is: 575.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.93 : 1,615.25 = 383.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.93/1,615.25 = 383.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.93x = 1,615.25 × 383.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.93x = 619,312.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,312.04/1,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.07

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