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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.09, 1,618.64 and 385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.09, 1,618.64 and 385.73 is: 578.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.09 : 1,618.64 = 385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.09/1,618.64 = 385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.09x = 1,618.64 × 385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.09x = 624,358.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,358.01/1,079.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.60

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