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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.28, 1,618.56 and 429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.28, 1,618.56 and 429.84 is: 644.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.28 : 1,618.56 = 429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.28/1,618.56 = 429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.28x = 1,618.56 × 429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.28x = 695,721.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,721.83/1,079.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.62

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