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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.13, 1,611.78 and 426.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.13, 1,611.78 and 426.32 is: 639.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.13 : 1,611.78 = 426.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.13/1,611.78 = 426.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.13x = 1,611.78 × 426.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.13x = 687,134.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,134.05/1,075.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.12

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