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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.18, 1,617.25 and 614.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.18, 1,617.25 and 614.97 is: 922.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.18 : 1,617.25 = 614.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.18/1,617.25 = 614.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.18x = 1,617.25 × 614.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.18x = 994,560.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,560.23/1,078.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.44

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