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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.62, 1,616.22 and 591.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.62, 1,616.22 and 591.19 is: 885.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.62 : 1,616.22 = 591.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.62/1,616.22 = 591.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.62x = 1,616.22 × 591.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.62x = 955,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,489.06/1,079.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.03

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