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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.12, 1,618.68 and 861.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.12, 1,618.68 and 861.68 is: 1,292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.12 : 1,618.68 = 861.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.12/1,618.68 = 861.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.12x = 1,618.68 × 861.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.12x = 1,394,784.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,784.18/1,079.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.52

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