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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.51, 1,620.84 and 431.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.51, 1,620.84 and 431.25 is: 646.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.51 : 1,620.84 = 431.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.51/1,620.84 = 431.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.51x = 1,620.84 × 431.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.51x = 698,987.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,987.25/1,080.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.90

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