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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.66, 1,614.18 and 916.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.66, 1,614.18 and 916.94 is: 1,370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.66 : 1,614.18 = 916.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.66/1,614.18 = 916.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.66x = 1,614.18 × 916.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.66x = 1,480,106.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,106.21/1,079.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.90

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