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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.98, 1,611.66 and 425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.98, 1,611.66 and 425.54 is: 637.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.98 : 1,611.66 = 425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.98/1,611.66 = 425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.98x = 1,611.66 × 425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.98x = 685,825.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,825.80/1,074.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.99

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