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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.32, 1,617.66 and 530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.32, 1,617.66 and 530.55 is: 795.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.32 : 1,617.66 = 530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.32/1,617.66 = 530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.32x = 1,617.66 × 530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.32x = 858,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,249.51/1,078.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.91

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