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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.59, 1,618.62 and 420.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.59, 1,618.62 and 420.96 is: 631.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.59 : 1,618.62 = 420.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.59/1,618.62 = 420.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.59x = 1,618.62 × 420.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.59x = 681,366.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,366.18/1,079.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.14

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