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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.06, 1,617.90 and 864.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.06, 1,617.90 and 864.22 is: 1,296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.06 : 1,617.90 = 864.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.06/1,617.90 = 864.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.06x = 1,617.90 × 864.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.06x = 1,398,221.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,221.54/1,078.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.98

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