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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.22, 1,609.83 and 424.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.22, 1,609.83 and 424.11 is: 636.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.22 : 1,609.83 = 424.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.22/1,609.83 = 424.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.22x = 1,609.83 × 424.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.22x = 682,745.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,745.00/1,073.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.17

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