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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.68, 1,619.28 and 430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.68, 1,619.28 and 430.24 is: 645.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.68 : 1,619.28 = 430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.68/1,619.28 = 430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.68x = 1,619.28 × 430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.68x = 696,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,679.03/1,079.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.26

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