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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.03, 1,618.38 and 516.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.03, 1,618.38 and 516.02 is: 773.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.03 : 1,618.38 = 516.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.03/1,618.38 = 516.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.03x = 1,618.38 × 516.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.03x = 835,116.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,116.45/1,079.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.95

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