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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.02, 1,617.24 and 428.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.02, 1,617.24 and 428.76 is: 643.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.02 : 1,617.24 = 428.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.02/1,617.24 = 428.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.02x = 1,617.24 × 428.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.02x = 693,407.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,407.82/1,078.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.22

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