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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.43, 1,609.87 and 424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.43, 1,609.87 and 424.17 is: 636.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.43 : 1,609.87 = 424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.43/1,609.87 = 424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.43x = 1,609.87 × 424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.43x = 682,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,858.56/1,073.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.15

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