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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.96, 1,615.54 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.96, 1,615.54 and 384 is: 576.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.96 : 1,615.54 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.96/1,615.54 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.96x = 1,615.54 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.96x = 620,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,367.36/1,076.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.04

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