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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.29, 1,617.09 and 530.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.29, 1,617.09 and 530.85 is: 796.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.29 : 1,617.09 = 530.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.29/1,617.09 = 530.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.29x = 1,617.09 × 530.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.29x = 858,437.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,437.79/1,078.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.11

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