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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.60, 1,617.36 and 429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.60, 1,617.36 and 429 is: 643.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.60 : 1,617.36 = 429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.60/1,617.36 = 429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.60x = 1,617.36 × 429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.60x = 693,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,847.44/1,078.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.29

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