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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.48, 1,619.16 and 386.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.48, 1,619.16 and 386.15 is: 579.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.48 : 1,619.16 = 386.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.48/1,619.16 = 386.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.48x = 1,619.16 × 386.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.48x = 625,230.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,230.54/1,079.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.20

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