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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.55, 1,610.06 and 424.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.55, 1,610.06 and 424.29 is: 636.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.55 : 1,610.06 = 424.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.55/1,610.06 = 424.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.55x = 1,610.06 × 424.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.55x = 683,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,130.24/1,073.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.33

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