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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.71, 1,615.14 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.71, 1,615.14 and 427.68 is: 640.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.71 : 1,615.14 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.71/1,615.14 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.71x = 1,615.14 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.71x = 690,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,763.08/1,077.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.96

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