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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.90, 1,618.88 and 430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.90, 1,618.88 and 430.20 is: 644.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.90 : 1,618.88 = 430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.90/1,618.88 = 430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.90x = 1,618.88 × 430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.90x = 696,442.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,442.18/1,079.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.91

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