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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.47, 1,617.61 and 429.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.47, 1,617.61 and 429.03 is: 643.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.47 : 1,617.61 = 429.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.47/1,617.61 = 429.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.47x = 1,617.61 × 429.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.47x = 694,003.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,003.22/1,078.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.51

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