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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.97, 1,619.72 and 386.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.97, 1,619.72 and 386.69 is: 579.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.97 : 1,619.72 = 386.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.97/1,619.72 = 386.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.97x = 1,619.72 × 386.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.97x = 626,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,319.49/1,079.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.94

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