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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.48, 1,616.94 and 347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.48, 1,616.94 and 347.64 is: 521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.48 : 1,616.94 = 347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.48/1,616.94 = 347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.48x = 1,616.94 × 347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.48x = 562,113.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,113.02/1,078.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.21

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