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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.67, 1,618.20 and 429.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.67, 1,618.20 and 429.45 is: 644.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.67 : 1,618.20 = 429.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.67/1,618.20 = 429.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.67x = 1,618.20 × 429.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.67x = 694,935.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,935.99/1,078.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.25

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