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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079, 1,618.52 and 395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079, 1,618.52 and 395 is: 592.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079 : 1,618.52 = 395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079/1,618.52 = 395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079x = 1,618.52 × 395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079x = 639,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,315.40/1,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.51

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