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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.28, 1,620.96 and 431.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.28, 1,620.96 and 431.47 is: 647.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.28 : 1,620.96 = 431.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.28/1,620.96 = 431.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.28x = 1,620.96 × 431.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.28x = 699,395.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,395.61/1,080.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.42

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