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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.88, 1,618.76 and 348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.88, 1,618.76 and 348.95 is: 523.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.88 : 1,618.76 = 348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.88/1,618.76 = 348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.88x = 1,618.76 × 348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.88x = 564,871.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,871.22/1,079.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.09

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