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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.32, 1,488.08 and 612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.32, 1,488.08 and 612.48 is: 845.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.32 : 1,488.08 = 612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.32/1,488.08 = 612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.32x = 1,488.08 × 612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.32x = 911,419.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,419.24/1,078.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.22

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