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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.10, 1,618.44 and 897.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.10, 1,618.44 and 897.66 is: 1,346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.10 : 1,618.44 = 897.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.10/1,618.44 = 897.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.10x = 1,618.44 × 897.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.10x = 1,452,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,808.85/1,079.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.32

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