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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.23, 1,616.52 and 530.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.23, 1,616.52 and 530.13 is: 794.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.23 : 1,616.52 = 530.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.23/1,616.52 = 530.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.23x = 1,616.52 × 530.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.23x = 856,965.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,965.75/1,078.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.79

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