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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.40, 1,619.19 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.40, 1,619.19 and 348.99 is: 523.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.40 : 1,619.19 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.40/1,619.19 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.40x = 1,619.19 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.40x = 565,081.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,081.12/1,079.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.51

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