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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.94, 1,615.68 and 427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.94, 1,615.68 and 427.46 is: 641.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.94 : 1,615.68 = 427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.94/1,615.68 = 427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.94x = 1,615.68 × 427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.94x = 690,638.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,638.57/1,076.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.30

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