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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.25, 1,617.29 and 385.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.25, 1,617.29 and 385.43 is: 578.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.25 : 1,617.29 = 385.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.25/1,617.29 = 385.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.25x = 1,617.29 × 385.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.25x = 623,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,350.16/1,078.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.11

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