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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.66, 1,621.92 and 431.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.66, 1,621.92 and 431.84 is: 648.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.66 : 1,621.92 = 431.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.66/1,621.92 = 431.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.66x = 1,621.92 × 431.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.66x = 700,409.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,409.93/1,080.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.13

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