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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.47, 1,618.13 and 429.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.47, 1,618.13 and 429.66 is: 644.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.47 : 1,618.13 = 429.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.47/1,618.13 = 429.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.47x = 1,618.13 × 429.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.47x = 695,246.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,246.81/1,078.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.66

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