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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.07, 1,618.47 and 897.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.07, 1,618.47 and 897.63 is: 1,346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.07 : 1,618.47 = 897.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.07/1,618.47 = 897.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.07x = 1,618.47 × 897.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.07x = 1,452,787.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,787.23/1,079.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.33

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