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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.97, 1,620.22 and 349.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.97, 1,620.22 and 349.55 is: 524.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.97 : 1,620.22 = 349.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.97/1,620.22 = 349.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.97x = 1,620.22 × 349.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.97x = 566,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,346.44/1,079.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.41

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