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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.66, 1,614.10 and 426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.66, 1,614.10 and 426.86 is: 640.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.66 : 1,614.10 = 426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.66/1,614.10 = 426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.66x = 1,614.10 × 426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.66x = 688,994.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,994.73/1,075.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.53

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