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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.84, 1,612.20 and 425.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.84, 1,612.20 and 425.64 is: 638.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.84 : 1,612.20 = 425.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.84/1,612.20 = 425.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.84x = 1,612.20 × 425.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.84x = 686,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,216.81/1,074.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.44

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