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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.68, 1,618.44 and 715.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.68, 1,618.44 and 715.24 is: 1,072.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.68 : 1,618.44 = 715.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.68/1,618.44 = 715.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.68x = 1,618.44 × 715.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.68x = 1,157,573.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,573.03/1,079.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.14

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