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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.02, 1,618.08 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.02, 1,618.08 and 348.40 is: 522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.02 : 1,618.08 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.02/1,618.08 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.02x = 1,618.08 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.02x = 563,739.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,739.07/1,079.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.45

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