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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.84, 1,611.66 and 425.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.84, 1,611.66 and 425.02 is: 637.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.84 : 1,611.66 = 425.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.84/1,611.66 = 425.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.84x = 1,611.66 × 425.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.84x = 684,987.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,987.73/1,073.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.89

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