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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.13, 1,609.11 and 423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.13, 1,609.11 and 423.32 is: 635.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.13 : 1,609.11 = 423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.13/1,609.11 = 423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.13x = 1,609.11 × 423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.13x = 681,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,160.40/1,072.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.34

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