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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.68, 1,615.16 and 427.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.68, 1,615.16 and 427.06 is: 640.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.68 : 1,615.16 = 427.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.68/1,615.16 = 427.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.68x = 1,615.16 × 427.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.68x = 689,768.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,768.09/1,076.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.64

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