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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.42, 1,619.41 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.42, 1,619.41 and 430.40 is: 645.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.42 : 1,619.41 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.42/1,619.41 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.42x = 1,619.41 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.42x = 696,994.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,994.06/1,080.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.11

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