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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.17, 1,618.71 and 385.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.17, 1,618.71 and 385.89 is: 578.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.17 : 1,618.71 = 385.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.17/1,618.71 = 385.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.17x = 1,618.71 × 385.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.17x = 624,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,633.98/1,079.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.81

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