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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.61, 1,613.14 and 425.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.61, 1,613.14 and 425.99 is: 638.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.61 : 1,613.14 = 425.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.61/1,613.14 = 425.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.61x = 1,613.14 × 425.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.61x = 687,181.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,181.51/1,075.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.88

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