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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.36, 1,617.50 and 558.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.36, 1,617.50 and 558.18 is: 837.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.36 : 1,617.50 = 558.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.36/1,617.50 = 558.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.36x = 1,617.50 × 558.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.36x = 902,857.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,857.55/1,078.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.25

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