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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.40, 1,617.60 and 348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.40, 1,617.60 and 348.52 is: 522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.40 : 1,617.60 = 348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.40/1,617.60 = 348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.40x = 1,617.60 × 348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.40x = 563,765.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,765.95/1,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.78

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