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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.31, 1,619.21 and 309.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.31, 1,619.21 and 309.75 is: 464.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.31 : 1,619.21 = 309.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.31/1,619.21 = 309.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.31x = 1,619.21 × 309.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.31x = 501,548.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,548.75/1,079.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.69

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