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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.41, 1,616.12 and 383.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.41, 1,616.12 and 383.90 is: 575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.41 : 1,616.12 = 383.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.41/1,616.12 = 383.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.41x = 1,616.12 × 383.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.41x = 620,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,428.47/1,077.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.85

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