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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.88, 1,618.10 and 420.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.88, 1,618.10 and 420.74 is: 631.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.88 : 1,618.10 = 420.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.88/1,618.10 = 420.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.88x = 1,618.10 × 420.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.88x = 680,799.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,799.39/1,078.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.02

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