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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.42, 1,616.36 and 713.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.42, 1,616.36 and 713.07 is: 1,067.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.42 : 1,616.36 = 713.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.42/1,616.36 = 713.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.42x = 1,616.36 × 713.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.42x = 1,152,574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,574.26/1,079.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.78

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