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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.70, 1,612.28 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.70, 1,612.28 and 425.44 is: 638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.70 : 1,612.28 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.70/1,612.28 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.70x = 1,612.28 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.70x = 685,926.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,926.28/1,074.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.25

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