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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.48, 1,618.29 and 429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.48, 1,618.29 and 429.80 is: 644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.48 : 1,618.29 = 429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.48/1,618.29 = 429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.48x = 1,618.29 × 429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.48x = 695,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,532.95/1,079.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.32

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