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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.52, 1,610.35 and 424.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.52, 1,610.35 and 424.71 is: 637.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.52 : 1,610.35 = 424.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.52/1,610.35 = 424.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.52x = 1,610.35 × 424.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.52x = 683,930.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,930.69/1,073.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.09

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