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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.64, 1,617.35 and 515.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.64, 1,617.35 and 515.97 is: 772.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.64 : 1,617.35 = 515.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.64/1,617.35 = 515.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.64x = 1,617.35 × 515.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.64x = 834,501.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,501.50/1,079.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.94

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