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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.28, 1,606.32 and 421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.28, 1,606.32 and 421.84 is: 632.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.28 : 1,606.32 = 421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.28/1,606.32 = 421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.28x = 1,606.32 × 421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.28x = 677,610.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,610.03/1,071.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.52

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