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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.34, 1,619.43 and 430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.34, 1,619.43 and 430.14 is: 645.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.34 : 1,619.43 = 430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.34/1,619.43 = 430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.34x = 1,619.43 × 430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.34x = 696,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,581.62/1,079.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.38

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