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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.30, 1,617.36 and 771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.30, 1,617.36 and 771.58 is: 1,157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.30 : 1,617.36 = 771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.30/1,617.36 = 771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.30x = 1,617.36 × 771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.30x = 1,247,922.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,922.63/1,078.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.31

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