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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.38, 1,617.56 and 348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.38, 1,617.56 and 348.03 is: 522.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.38 : 1,617.56 = 348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.38/1,617.56 = 348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.38x = 1,617.56 × 348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.38x = 562,959.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,959.41/1,078.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.04

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