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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.73, 1,660.64 and 423.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.73, 1,660.64 and 423.25 is: 634.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.73 : 1,660.64 = 423.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.73/1,660.64 = 423.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.73x = 1,660.64 × 423.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.73x = 702,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,863.76/1,107.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.51

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