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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.23, 1,618.11 and 429.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.23, 1,618.11 and 429.11 is: 643.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.23 : 1,618.11 = 429.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.23/1,618.11 = 429.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.23x = 1,618.11 × 429.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.23x = 694,339.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,339.09/1,078.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.96

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