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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.28, 1,618.92 and 668.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.28, 1,618.92 and 668.58 is: 1,002.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.28 : 1,618.92 = 668.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.28/1,618.92 = 668.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.28x = 1,618.92 × 668.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.28x = 1,082,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,377.53/1,079.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.87

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