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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.64, 1,620.09 and 430.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.64, 1,620.09 and 430.29 is: 645.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.64 : 1,620.09 = 430.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.64/1,620.09 = 430.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.64x = 1,620.09 × 430.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.64x = 697,108.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,108.53/1,079.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.69

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