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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.22, 1,610.06 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.22, 1,610.06 and 423.96 is: 636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.22 : 1,610.06 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.22/1,610.06 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.22x = 1,610.06 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.22x = 682,590.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,590.87/1,073.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.02

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