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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.88, 1,619.81 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.88, 1,619.81 and 349.50 is: 524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.88 : 1,619.81 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.88/1,619.81 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.88x = 1,619.81 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.88x = 566,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,123.60/1,079.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.25

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