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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.80, 1,610.12 and 423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.80, 1,610.12 and 423.99 is: 636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.80 : 1,610.12 = 423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.80/1,610.12 = 423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.80x = 1,610.12 × 423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.80x = 682,676.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,676.68/1,072.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.35

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