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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.28, 1,613.12 and 426.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.28, 1,613.12 and 426.47 is: 639.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.28 : 1,613.12 = 426.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.28/1,613.12 = 426.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.28x = 1,613.12 × 426.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.28x = 687,937.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,937.09/1,075.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.78

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