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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.02, 1,612.74 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.02, 1,612.74 and 425.76 is: 638.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.02 : 1,612.74 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.02/1,612.74 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.02x = 1,612.74 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.02x = 686,640.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,640.18/1,075.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.72

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