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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.92, 1,619.76 and 864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.92, 1,619.76 and 864.80 is: 1,297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.92 : 1,619.76 = 864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.92/1,619.76 = 864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.92x = 1,619.76 × 864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.92x = 1,400,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,768.45/1,079.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.10

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