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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.68, 1,612.50 and 425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.68, 1,612.50 and 425.94 is: 638.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.68 : 1,612.50 = 425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.68/1,612.50 = 425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.68x = 1,612.50 × 425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.68x = 686,828.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,828.25/1,075.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.51

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