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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.43, 1,617.31 and 347.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.43, 1,617.31 and 347.86 is: 521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.43 : 1,617.31 = 347.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.43/1,617.31 = 347.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.43x = 1,617.31 × 347.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.43x = 562,587.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,587.63/1,078.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.67

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