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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.86, 1,618.74 and 348.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.86, 1,618.74 and 348.94 is: 523.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.86 : 1,618.74 = 348.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.86/1,618.74 = 348.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.86x = 1,618.74 × 348.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.86x = 564,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,843.14/1,079.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.07

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