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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.40, 1,617.60 and 530.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.40, 1,617.60 and 530.09 is: 795.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.40 : 1,617.60 = 530.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.40/1,617.60 = 530.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.40x = 1,617.60 × 530.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.40x = 857,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,473.58/1,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.14

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