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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.34, 1,619.28 and 617.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.34, 1,619.28 and 617.64 is: 926.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.34 : 1,619.28 = 617.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.34/1,619.28 = 617.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.34x = 1,619.28 × 617.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.34x = 1,000,132.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,132.10/1,079.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.61

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