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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.15, 1,620.42 and 431.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.15, 1,620.42 and 431.34 is: 647.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.15 : 1,620.42 = 431.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.15/1,620.42 = 431.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.15x = 1,620.42 × 431.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.15x = 698,951.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,951.96/1,080.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.09

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