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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.22, 1,611.56 and 425.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.22, 1,611.56 and 425.00 is: 637.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.22 : 1,611.56 = 425.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.22/1,611.56 = 425.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.22x = 1,611.56 × 425.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.22x = 684,918.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,918.09/1,074.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.60

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