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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.91, 1,618.77 and 421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.91, 1,618.77 and 421.38 is: 631.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.91 : 1,618.77 = 421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.91/1,618.77 = 421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.91x = 1,618.77 × 421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.91x = 682,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,118.88/1,079.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.64

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