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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.24, 1,617.36 and 308.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.24, 1,617.36 and 308.74 is: 463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.24 : 1,617.36 = 308.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.24/1,617.36 = 308.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.24x = 1,617.36 × 308.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.24x = 499,343.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,343.73/1,078.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.11

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