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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.69, 1,620.75 and 430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.69, 1,620.75 and 430.88 is: 646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.69 : 1,620.75 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.69/1,620.75 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.69x = 1,620.75 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.69x = 698,348.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,348.76/1,079.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.80

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