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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.33, 1,618.79 and 531.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.33, 1,618.79 and 531.32 is: 796.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.33 : 1,618.79 = 531.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.33/1,618.79 = 531.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.33x = 1,618.79 × 531.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.33x = 860,084.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,084.75/1,079.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.87

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