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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.68, 1,619.66 and 349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.68, 1,619.66 and 349.08 is: 523.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.68 : 1,619.66 = 349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.68/1,619.66 = 349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.68x = 1,619.66 × 349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.68x = 565,390.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,390.91/1,079.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.67

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