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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.23, 1,617.15 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.23, 1,617.15 and 375.44 is: 563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.23 : 1,617.15 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.23/1,617.15 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.23x = 1,617.15 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.23x = 607,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,142.80/1,078.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.09

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