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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.23, 1,610.42 and 424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.23, 1,610.42 and 424.53 is: 636.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.23 : 1,610.42 = 424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.23/1,610.42 = 424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.23x = 1,610.42 × 424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.23x = 683,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,669.48/1,074.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.43

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