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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.93, 1,615.43 and 383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.93, 1,615.43 and 383.59 is: 575.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.93 : 1,615.43 = 383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.93/1,615.43 = 383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.93x = 1,615.43 × 383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.93x = 619,658.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,658.76/1,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.39

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