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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.47, 1,611.65 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.47, 1,611.65 and 416.16 is: 624.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.47 : 1,611.65 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.47/1,611.65 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.47x = 1,611.65 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.47x = 670,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,705.30/1,074.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.22

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