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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.94, 1,618.48 and 429.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.94, 1,618.48 and 429.66 is: 644.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.94 : 1,618.48 = 429.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.94/1,618.48 = 429.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.94x = 1,618.48 × 429.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.94x = 695,388.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,388.17/1,078.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.51

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