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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.32, 1,614.94 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.32, 1,614.94 and 428.04 is: 641.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.32 : 1,614.94 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.32/1,614.94 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.32x = 1,614.94 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.32x = 691,258.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,258.92/1,077.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.65

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