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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.67, 1,619.50 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.67, 1,619.50 and 386.16 is: 579.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.67 : 1,619.50 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.67/1,619.50 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.67x = 1,619.50 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.67x = 625,386.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,386.12/1,079.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.24

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