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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.69, 1,622.61 and 532.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.69, 1,622.61 and 532.26 is: 799.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.69 : 1,622.61 = 532.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.69/1,622.61 = 532.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.69x = 1,622.61 × 532.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.69x = 863,650.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,650.40/1,079.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.91

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