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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.13, 1,610.28 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.13, 1,610.28 and 425.32 is: 637.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.13 : 1,610.28 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.13/1,610.28 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.13x = 1,610.28 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.13x = 684,884.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,884.29/1,074.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.62

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