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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.59, 1,618.83 and 349.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.59, 1,618.83 and 349.07 is: 523.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.59 : 1,618.83 = 349.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.59/1,618.83 = 349.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.59x = 1,618.83 × 349.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.59x = 565,083.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,083.24/1,079.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.42

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