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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.95, 1,614.51 and 383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.95, 1,614.51 and 383.41 is: 574.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.95 : 1,614.51 = 383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.95/1,614.51 = 383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.95x = 1,614.51 × 383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.95x = 619,015.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,015.68/1,076.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.79

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