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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.33, 1,617.91 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.33, 1,617.91 and 348.39 is: 522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.33 : 1,617.91 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.33/1,617.91 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.33x = 1,617.91 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.33x = 563,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,662.79/1,079.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.24

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