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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.26, 1,618.62 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.26, 1,618.62 and 348.68 is: 522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.26 : 1,618.62 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.26/1,618.62 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.26x = 1,618.62 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.26x = 564,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,380.42/1,079.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.93

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