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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.23, 1,618.06 and 591.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.23, 1,618.06 and 591.62 is: 887.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.23 : 1,618.06 = 591.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.23/1,618.06 = 591.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.23x = 1,618.06 × 591.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.23x = 957,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,279.22/1,078.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.82

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