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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.46, 1,614.74 and 1,013.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.46, 1,614.74 and 1,013.77 is: 1,517.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.46 : 1,614.74 = 1,013.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.46/1,614.74 = 1,013.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.46x = 1,614.74 × 1,013.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.46x = 1,636,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,962.84/1,078.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.86

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