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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.16, 1,618.92 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.16, 1,618.92 and 348.96 is: 523.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.16 : 1,618.92 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.16/1,618.92 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.16x = 1,618.92 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.16x = 564,938.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,938.32/1,079.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.50

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