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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.34, 1,619.58 and 430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.34, 1,619.58 and 430.08 is: 645.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.34 : 1,619.58 = 430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.34/1,619.58 = 430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.34x = 1,619.58 × 430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.34x = 696,548.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,548.97/1,079.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.35

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