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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.91, 1,620.14 and 430.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.91, 1,620.14 and 430.83 is: 646.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.91 : 1,620.14 = 430.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.91/1,620.14 = 430.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.91x = 1,620.14 × 430.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.91x = 698,002.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,002.76/1,079.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.35

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