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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.75, 1,615.13 and 427.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.75, 1,615.13 and 427.94 is: 641.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.75 : 1,615.13 = 427.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.75/1,615.13 = 427.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.75x = 1,615.13 × 427.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.75x = 691,178.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,178.73/1,076.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.91

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