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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.94, 1,621.52 and 618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.94, 1,621.52 and 618.24 is: 928.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.94 : 1,621.52 = 618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.94/1,621.52 = 618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.94x = 1,621.52 × 618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.94x = 1,002,488.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,488.52/1,079.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.28

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