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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.61, 1,619.66 and 349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.61, 1,619.66 and 349.17 is: 523.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.61 : 1,619.66 = 349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.61/1,619.66 = 349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.61x = 1,619.66 × 349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.61x = 565,534.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,534.94/1,079.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.83

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