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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.60, 1,618.32 and 617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.60, 1,618.32 and 617 is: 924.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.60 : 1,618.32 = 617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.60/1,618.32 = 617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.60x = 1,618.32 × 617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.60x = 998,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,503.44/1,079.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.88

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