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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.05, 1,618.33 and 420.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.05, 1,618.33 and 420.94 is: 631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.05 : 1,618.33 = 420.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.05/1,618.33 = 420.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.05x = 1,618.33 × 420.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.05x = 681,216.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,216.75/1,079.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.31

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