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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.17, 1,617.42 and 347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.17, 1,617.42 and 347.58 is: 521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.17 : 1,617.42 = 347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.17/1,617.42 = 347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.17x = 1,617.42 × 347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.17x = 562,182.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,182.84/1,078.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.42

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