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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.23, 1,618.65 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.23, 1,618.65 and 376.44 is: 564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.23 : 1,618.65 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.23/1,618.65 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.23x = 1,618.65 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.23x = 609,324.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,324.61/1,079.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.59

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