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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.37, 1,611.75 and 416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.37, 1,611.75 and 416.20 is: 624.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.37 : 1,611.75 = 416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.37/1,611.75 = 416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.37x = 1,611.75 × 416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.37x = 670,810.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,810.35/1,074.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.38

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