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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.55, 1,619.43 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.55, 1,619.43 and 349.02 is: 523.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.55 : 1,619.43 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.55/1,619.43 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.55x = 1,619.43 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.55x = 565,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,213.46/1,079.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.56

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