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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.13, 1,617.56 and 428.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.13, 1,617.56 and 428.51 is: 642.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.13 : 1,617.56 = 428.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.13/1,617.56 = 428.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.13x = 1,617.56 × 428.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.13x = 693,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,140.64/1,078.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.91

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