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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.27, 1,624.92 and 425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.27, 1,624.92 and 425.12 is: 637.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.27 : 1,624.92 = 425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.27/1,624.92 = 425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.27x = 1,624.92 × 425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.27x = 690,777.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,777.87/1,083.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.68

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