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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.55, 1,618.91 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.55, 1,618.91 and 348.93 is: 523.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.55 : 1,618.91 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.55/1,618.91 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.55x = 1,618.91 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.55x = 564,878.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,878.17/1,079.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.26

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