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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.33, 1,617.60 and 347.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.33, 1,617.60 and 347.77 is: 521.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.33 : 1,617.60 = 347.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.33/1,617.60 = 347.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.33x = 1,617.60 × 347.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.33x = 562,552.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,552.75/1,078.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.69

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