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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.42, 1,619.70 and 431.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.42, 1,619.70 and 431.61 is: 647.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.42 : 1,619.70 = 431.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.42/1,619.70 = 431.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.42x = 1,619.70 × 431.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.42x = 699,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,078.72/1,080.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.04

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