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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.83, 1,619.74 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.83, 1,619.74 and 349.38 is: 524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.83 : 1,619.74 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.83/1,619.74 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.83x = 1,619.74 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.83x = 565,904.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,904.76/1,079.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.07

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