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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.05, 1,610.23 and 425.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.05, 1,610.23 and 425.27 is: 637.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.05 : 1,610.23 = 425.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.05/1,610.23 = 425.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.05x = 1,610.23 × 425.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.05x = 684,782.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,782.51/1,074.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.57

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