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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.16, 1,619.48 and 935.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.16, 1,619.48 and 935.44 is: 1,405.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.16 : 1,619.48 = 935.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.16/1,619.48 = 935.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.16x = 1,619.48 × 935.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.16x = 1,514,926.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,926.37/1,078.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.10

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