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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.75, 1,613.63 and 426.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.75, 1,613.63 and 426.94 is: 640.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.75 : 1,613.63 = 426.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.75/1,613.63 = 426.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.75x = 1,613.63 × 426.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.75x = 688,923.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,923.19/1,075.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.41

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