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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.52, 1,620.93 and 431.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.52, 1,620.93 and 431.21 is: 646.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.52 : 1,620.93 = 431.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.52/1,620.93 = 431.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.52x = 1,620.93 × 431.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.52x = 698,961.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,961.23/1,080.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.87

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