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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.84, 1,614.66 and 427.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.84, 1,614.66 and 427.02 is: 640.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.84 : 1,614.66 = 427.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.84/1,614.66 = 427.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.84x = 1,614.66 × 427.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.84x = 689,492.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,492.11/1,075.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.89

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