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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.88, 1,610.76 and 424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.88, 1,610.76 and 424.62 is: 636.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.88 : 1,610.76 = 424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.88/1,610.76 = 424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.88x = 1,610.76 × 424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.88x = 683,960.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,960.91/1,073.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.91

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