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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.87, 1,618.65 and 385.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.87, 1,618.65 and 385.97 is: 578.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.87 : 1,618.65 = 385.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.87/1,618.65 = 385.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.87x = 1,618.65 × 385.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.87x = 624,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,742.25/1,079.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.54

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