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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.09, 1,611.27 and 424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.09, 1,611.27 and 424.68 is: 637.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.09 : 1,611.27 = 424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.09/1,611.27 = 424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.09x = 1,611.27 × 424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.09x = 684,274.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,274.14/1,074.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.07

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