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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.08, 1,613.04 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.08, 1,613.04 and 426.16 is: 638.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.08 : 1,613.04 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.08/1,613.04 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.08x = 1,613.04 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.08x = 687,413.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,413.13/1,076.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.81

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