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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.52, 1,614.74 and 835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.52, 1,614.74 and 835.52 is: 1,250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.52 : 1,614.74 = 835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.52/1,614.74 = 835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.52x = 1,614.74 × 835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.52x = 1,349,135.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,135.31/1,078.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.92

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