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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.55, 1,619.64 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.55, 1,619.64 and 349.20 is: 523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.55 : 1,619.64 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.55/1,619.64 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.55x = 1,619.64 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.55x = 565,578.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,578.29/1,079.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.90

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