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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.76, 1,612.19 and 425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.76, 1,612.19 and 425.50 is: 638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.76 : 1,612.19 = 425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.76/1,612.19 = 425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.76x = 1,612.19 × 425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.76x = 685,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,984.72/1,074.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.27

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