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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.65, 1,618.44 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.65, 1,618.44 and 348.76 is: 522.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.65 : 1,618.44 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.65/1,618.44 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.65x = 1,618.44 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.65x = 564,447.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,447.13/1,079.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.81

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