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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.52, 1,619.33 and 349.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.52, 1,619.33 and 349.01 is: 523.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.52 : 1,619.33 = 349.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.52/1,619.33 = 349.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.52x = 1,619.33 × 349.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.52x = 565,152.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,152.52/1,079.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.52

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