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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.36, 1,619.49 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.36, 1,619.49 and 349.44 is: 523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.36 : 1,619.49 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.36/1,619.49 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.36x = 1,619.49 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.36x = 565,914.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,914.59/1,080.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.82

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