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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.64, 1,614.30 and 426.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.64, 1,614.30 and 426.64 is: 639.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.64 : 1,614.30 = 426.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.64/1,614.30 = 426.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.64x = 1,614.30 × 426.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.64x = 688,724.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,724.95/1,076.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.70

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