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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.16, 1,615.90 and 383.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.16, 1,615.90 and 383.63 is: 575.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.16 : 1,615.90 = 383.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.16/1,615.90 = 383.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.16x = 1,615.90 × 383.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.16x = 619,902.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,902.40/1,077.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.49

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