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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.30, 1,618.96 and 585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.30, 1,618.96 and 585.60 is: 878.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.30 : 1,618.96 = 585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.30/1,618.96 = 585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.30x = 1,618.96 × 585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.30x = 948,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,062.98/1,079.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.41

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