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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.65, 1,614.37 and 426.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.65, 1,614.37 and 426.84 is: 640.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.65 : 1,614.37 = 426.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.65/1,614.37 = 426.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.65x = 1,614.37 × 426.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.65x = 689,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,077.69/1,075.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.62

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