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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.91, 1,619.52 and 349.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.91, 1,619.52 and 349.31 is: 523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.91 : 1,619.52 = 349.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.91/1,619.52 = 349.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.91x = 1,619.52 × 349.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.91x = 565,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,718.25/1,079.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.86

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