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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.16, 1,609.74 and 423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.16, 1,609.74 and 423.88 is: 635.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.16 : 1,609.74 = 423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.16/1,609.74 = 423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.16x = 1,609.74 × 423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.16x = 682,336.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,336.59/1,073.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.82

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