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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.26, 1,611.60 and 416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.26, 1,611.60 and 416.13 is: 624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.26 : 1,611.60 = 416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.26/1,611.60 = 416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.26x = 1,611.60 × 416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.26x = 670,635.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,635.11/1,074.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.28

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