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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.70, 1,617.63 and 420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.70, 1,617.63 and 420.48 is: 630.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.70 : 1,617.63 = 420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.70/1,617.63 = 420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.70x = 1,617.63 × 420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.70x = 680,181.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,181.06/1,078.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.55

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