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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.12, 1,618.52 and 805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.12, 1,618.52 and 805.60 is: 1,208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.12 : 1,618.52 = 805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.12/1,618.52 = 805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.12x = 1,618.52 × 805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.12x = 1,303,879.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,879.71/1,079.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.28

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