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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.01, 1,618.56 and 348.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.01, 1,618.56 and 348.51 is: 522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.01 : 1,618.56 = 348.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.01/1,618.56 = 348.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.01x = 1,618.56 × 348.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.01x = 564,084.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,084.35/1,079.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.78

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