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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.28, 1,616.24 and 383.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.28, 1,616.24 and 383.97 is: 576.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.28 : 1,616.24 = 383.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.28/1,616.24 = 383.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.28x = 1,616.24 × 383.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.28x = 620,592.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,592.53/1,077.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.07

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