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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.31, 1,619.37 and 385.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.31, 1,619.37 and 385.95 is: 579.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.31 : 1,619.37 = 385.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.31/1,619.37 = 385.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.31x = 1,619.37 × 385.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.31x = 624,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,995.85/1,079.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.07

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