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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.62, 1,619.78 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.62, 1,619.78 and 349.20 is: 523.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.62 : 1,619.78 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.62/1,619.78 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.62x = 1,619.78 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.62x = 565,627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,627.18/1,079.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.91

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