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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.35, 1,619.05 and 348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.35, 1,619.05 and 348.90 is: 523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.35 : 1,619.05 = 348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.35/1,619.05 = 348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.35x = 1,619.05 × 348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.35x = 564,886.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,886.55/1,079.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.36

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