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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.10, 1,618.78 and 531.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.10, 1,618.78 and 531.30 is: 797.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.10 : 1,618.78 = 531.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.10/1,618.78 = 531.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.10x = 1,618.78 × 531.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.10x = 860,057.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,057.81/1,079.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.01

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