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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.18, 1,618.78 and 591.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.18, 1,618.78 and 591.96 is: 887.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.18 : 1,618.78 = 591.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.18/1,618.78 = 591.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.18x = 1,618.78 × 591.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.18x = 958,255.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,255.58/1,079.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.95

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