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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.16, 1,614.48 and 428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.16, 1,614.48 and 428.08 is: 641.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.16 : 1,614.48 = 428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.16/1,614.48 = 428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.16x = 1,614.48 × 428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.16x = 691,126.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,126.60/1,077.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.62

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