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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.67, 1,612.20 and 425.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.67, 1,612.20 and 425.45 is: 638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.67 : 1,612.20 = 425.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.67/1,612.20 = 425.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.67x = 1,612.20 × 425.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.67x = 685,916.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,916.12/1,074.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.26

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