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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.80, 1,619.30 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.80, 1,619.30 and 430.40 is: 645.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.80 : 1,619.30 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.80/1,619.30 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.80x = 1,619.30 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.80x = 696,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,946.72/1,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.44

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