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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.89, 1,620.08 and 377.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.89, 1,620.08 and 377.11 is: 565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.89 : 1,620.08 = 377.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.89/1,620.08 = 377.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.89x = 1,620.08 × 377.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.89x = 610,946.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,946.48/1,079.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.75

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