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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.31, 1,618.38 and 348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.31, 1,618.38 and 348.69 is: 522.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.31 : 1,618.38 = 348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.31/1,618.38 = 348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.31x = 1,618.38 × 348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.31x = 564,312.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,312.92/1,079.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.85

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