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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.57, 1,619.35 and 310.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.57, 1,619.35 and 310.07 is: 465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.57 : 1,619.35 = 310.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.57/1,619.35 = 310.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.57x = 1,619.35 × 310.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.57x = 502,103.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,103.76/1,079.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.10

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