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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.04, 1,617.57 and 430.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.04, 1,617.57 and 430.23 is: 644.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.04 : 1,617.57 = 430.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.04/1,617.57 = 430.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.04x = 1,617.57 × 430.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.04x = 695,927.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,927.14/1,079.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.95

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