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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.22, 1,614.94 and 427.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.22, 1,614.94 and 427.01 is: 640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.22 : 1,614.94 = 427.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.22/1,614.94 = 427.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.22x = 1,614.94 × 427.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.22x = 689,586.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,586.39/1,076.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.75

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