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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.30, 1,615.86 and 667.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.30, 1,615.86 and 667.19 is: 998.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.30 : 1,615.86 = 667.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.30/1,615.86 = 667.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.30x = 1,615.86 × 667.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.30x = 1,078,089.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,089.67/1,079.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.88

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