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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.41, 1,617.30 and 385.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.41, 1,617.30 and 385.23 is: 577.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.41 : 1,617.30 = 385.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.41/1,617.30 = 385.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.41x = 1,617.30 × 385.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.41x = 623,032.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,032.48/1,078.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.73

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