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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.23, 1,615.11 and 427.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.23, 1,615.11 and 427.11 is: 640.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.23 : 1,615.11 = 427.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.23/1,615.11 = 427.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.23x = 1,615.11 × 427.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.23x = 689,829.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,829.63/1,076.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.97

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