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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.12, 1,619.38 and 430.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.12, 1,619.38 and 430.36 is: 645.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.12 : 1,619.38 = 430.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.12/1,619.38 = 430.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.12x = 1,619.38 × 430.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.12x = 696,916.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,916.38/1,080.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.22

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