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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.08, 1,616.90 and 485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.08, 1,616.90 and 485.16 is: 727.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.08 : 1,616.90 = 485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.08/1,616.90 = 485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.08x = 1,616.90 × 485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.08x = 784,452.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,452.78/1,078.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.64

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