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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.16, 1,617.23 and 885.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.16, 1,617.23 and 885.38 is: 1,328.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.16 : 1,617.23 = 885.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.16/1,617.23 = 885.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.16x = 1,617.23 × 885.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.16x = 1,431,857.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,857.22/1,078.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.06

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