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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.17, 1,618.77 and 711.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.17, 1,618.77 and 711.33 is: 1,067.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.17 : 1,618.77 = 711.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.17/1,618.77 = 711.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.17x = 1,618.77 × 711.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.17x = 1,151,471.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,471.87/1,079.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.00

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