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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.76, 1,618.20 and 647.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.76, 1,618.20 and 647.28 is: 970.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.76 : 1,618.20 = 647.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.76/1,618.20 = 647.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.76x = 1,618.20 × 647.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.76x = 1,047,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,428.50/1,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.06

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