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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.21, 1,618.70 and 559.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.21, 1,618.70 and 559.27 is: 839.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.21 : 1,618.70 = 559.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.21/1,618.70 = 559.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.21x = 1,618.70 × 559.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.21x = 905,290.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,290.35/1,078.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.62

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