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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.60, 1,618.11 and 617.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.60, 1,618.11 and 617.69 is: 925.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.60 : 1,618.11 = 617.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.60/1,618.11 = 617.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.60x = 1,618.11 × 617.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.60x = 999,494.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,494.41/1,079.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.80

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