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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.31, 1,618.39 and 421.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.31, 1,618.39 and 421.41 is: 631.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.31 : 1,618.39 = 421.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.31/1,618.39 = 421.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.31x = 1,618.39 × 421.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.31x = 682,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,005.73/1,079.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.89

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