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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.09, 1,617.87 and 420.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.09, 1,617.87 and 420.46 is: 630.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.09 : 1,617.87 = 420.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.09/1,617.87 = 420.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.09x = 1,617.87 × 420.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.09x = 680,241.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,241.53/1,079.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.39

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