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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.56, 1,619.70 and 430.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.56, 1,619.70 and 430.12 is: 645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.56 : 1,619.70 = 430.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.56/1,619.70 = 430.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.56x = 1,619.70 × 430.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.56x = 696,665.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,665.36/1,079.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.32

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