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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.52, 1,612.50 and 425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.52, 1,612.50 and 425.80 is: 638.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.52 : 1,612.50 = 425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.52/1,612.50 = 425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.52x = 1,612.50 × 425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.52x = 686,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,602.50/1,074.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.99

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