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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.92, 1,618.84 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.92, 1,618.84 and 349 is: 523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.92 : 1,618.84 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.92/1,618.84 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.92x = 1,618.84 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.92x = 564,975.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,975.16/1,079.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.16

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