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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.46, 1,617.70 and 429.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.46, 1,617.70 and 429.65 is: 644.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.46 : 1,617.70 = 429.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.46/1,617.70 = 429.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.46x = 1,617.70 × 429.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.46x = 695,044.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,044.81/1,078.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.48

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