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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.97, 1,611.54 and 425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.97, 1,611.54 and 425.16 is: 637.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.97 : 1,611.54 = 425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.97/1,611.54 = 425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.97x = 1,611.54 × 425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.97x = 685,162.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,162.35/1,073.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.97

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