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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.59, 1,620.18 and 802.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.59, 1,620.18 and 802.58 is: 1,204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.59 : 1,620.18 = 802.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.59/1,620.18 = 802.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.59x = 1,620.18 × 802.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.59x = 1,300,315.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,315.96/1,079.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.46

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