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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.10, 1,611.54 and 425.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.10, 1,611.54 and 425.28 is: 638.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.10 : 1,611.54 = 425.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.10/1,611.54 = 425.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.10x = 1,611.54 × 425.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.10x = 685,355.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,355.73/1,074.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.07

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