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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.11, 1,618.53 and 348.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.11, 1,618.53 and 348.61 is: 522.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.11 : 1,618.53 = 348.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.11/1,618.53 = 348.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.11x = 1,618.53 × 348.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.11x = 564,235.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,235.74/1,079.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.87

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