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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.28, 1,617.62 and 429.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.28, 1,617.62 and 429.46 is: 644.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.28 : 1,617.62 = 429.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.28/1,617.62 = 429.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.28x = 1,617.62 × 429.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.28x = 694,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,703.09/1,078.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.27

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