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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.03, 1,618.55 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.03, 1,618.55 and 348.62 is: 522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.03 : 1,618.55 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.03/1,618.55 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.03x = 1,618.55 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.03x = 564,249.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,249.07/1,079.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.92

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