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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.08, 1,617.90 and 530.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.08, 1,617.90 and 530.42 is: 796.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.08 : 1,617.90 = 530.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.08/1,617.90 = 530.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.08x = 1,617.90 × 530.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.08x = 858,163.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,163.87/1,078.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.01

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