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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.44, 1,606.74 and 421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.44, 1,606.74 and 421.96 is: 632.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.44 : 1,606.74 = 421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.44/1,606.74 = 421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.44x = 1,606.74 × 421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.44x = 677,980.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,980.01/1,071.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.77

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