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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.24, 1,618.78 and 531.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.24, 1,618.78 and 531.24 is: 796.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.24 : 1,618.78 = 531.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.24/1,618.78 = 531.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.24x = 1,618.78 × 531.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.24x = 859,960.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,960.69/1,079.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.82

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