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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.03, 1,619.31 and 617.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.03, 1,619.31 and 617.19 is: 926.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.03 : 1,619.31 = 617.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.03/1,619.31 = 617.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.03x = 1,619.31 × 617.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.03x = 999,421.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,421.94/1,079.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.22

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