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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.03, 1,619.91 and 431.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.03, 1,619.91 and 431.22 is: 646.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.03 : 1,619.91 = 431.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.03/1,619.91 = 431.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.03x = 1,619.91 × 431.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.03x = 698,537.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,537.59/1,080.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.78

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