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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.01, 1,614.79 and 383.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.01, 1,614.79 and 383.29 is: 574.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.01 : 1,614.79 = 383.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.01/1,614.79 = 383.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.01x = 1,614.79 × 383.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.01x = 618,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,938.50/1,077.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.68

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