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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.19, 1,618.88 and 348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.19, 1,618.88 and 348.89 is: 523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.19 : 1,618.88 = 348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.19/1,618.88 = 348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.19x = 1,618.88 × 348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.19x = 564,801.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,801.20/1,079.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.36

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