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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.83, 1,612.33 and 426.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.83, 1,612.33 and 426.21 is: 638.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.83 : 1,612.33 = 426.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.83/1,612.33 = 426.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.83x = 1,612.33 × 426.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.83x = 687,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,189.04/1,075.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.75

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