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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.98, 1,619.16 and 429.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.98, 1,619.16 and 429.75 is: 644.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.98 : 1,619.16 = 429.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.98/1,619.16 = 429.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.98x = 1,619.16 × 429.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.98x = 695,834.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,834.01/1,078.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.90

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