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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.04, 1,609.92 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.04, 1,609.92 and 423.96 is: 636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.04 : 1,609.92 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.04/1,609.92 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.04x = 1,609.92 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.04x = 682,541.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,541.68/1,073.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.08

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