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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.71, 1,619.39 and 299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.71, 1,619.39 and 299.78 is: 449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.71 : 1,619.39 = 299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.71/1,619.39 = 299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.71x = 1,619.39 × 299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.71x = 485,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,459.24/1,079.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.62

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