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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.05, 1,610.81 and 424.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.05, 1,610.81 and 424.79 is: 637.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.05 : 1,610.81 = 424.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.05/1,610.81 = 424.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.05x = 1,610.81 × 424.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.05x = 684,253.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,253.86/1,074.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.08

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