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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.38, 1,619.41 and 349.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.38, 1,619.41 and 349.01 is: 523.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.38 : 1,619.41 = 349.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.38/1,619.41 = 349.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.38x = 1,619.41 × 349.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.38x = 565,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,193.46/1,079.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.63

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