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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.77, 1,618.29 and 933.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.77, 1,618.29 and 933.52 is: 1,399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.77 : 1,618.29 = 933.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.77/1,618.29 = 933.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.77x = 1,618.29 × 933.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.77x = 1,510,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,706.08/1,079.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.10

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