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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.28, 1,619.19 and 430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.28, 1,619.19 and 430.20 is: 645.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.28 : 1,619.19 = 430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.28/1,619.19 = 430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.28x = 1,619.19 × 430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.28x = 696,575.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,575.54/1,079.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.41

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