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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.10, 1,616.11 and 712.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.10, 1,616.11 and 712.98 is: 1,067.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.10 : 1,616.11 = 712.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.10/1,616.11 = 712.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.10x = 1,616.11 × 712.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.10x = 1,152,254.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,254.11/1,079.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.79

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