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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.02, 1,618.53 and 716.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.02, 1,618.53 and 716.11 is: 1,074.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.02 : 1,618.53 = 716.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.02/1,618.53 = 716.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.02x = 1,618.53 × 716.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.02x = 1,159,045.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,045.52/1,079.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.17

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