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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.15, 1,611.23 and 424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.15, 1,611.23 and 424.80 is: 637.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.15 : 1,611.23 = 424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.15/1,611.23 = 424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.15x = 1,611.23 × 424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.15x = 684,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,448.38/1,074.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.20

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