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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.51, 1,615.01 and 427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.51, 1,615.01 and 427.25 is: 640.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.51 : 1,615.01 = 427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.51/1,615.01 = 427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.51x = 1,615.01 × 427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.51x = 690,010.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,010.89/1,076.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.97

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