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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.18, 1,616.24 and 347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.18, 1,616.24 and 347.27 is: 520.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.18 : 1,616.24 = 347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.18/1,616.24 = 347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.18x = 1,616.24 × 347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.18x = 561,264.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,264.45/1,078.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.57

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