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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.46, 1,618.65 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.46, 1,618.65 and 348.57 is: 522.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.46 : 1,618.65 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.46/1,618.65 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.46x = 1,618.65 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.46x = 564,212.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,212.83/1,079.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.68

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