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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.57, 1,610.91 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.57, 1,610.91 and 425.76 is: 638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.57 : 1,610.91 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.57/1,610.91 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.57x = 1,610.91 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.57x = 685,861.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,861.04/1,074.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.27

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