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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.52, 1,616.25 and 530.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.52, 1,616.25 and 530.15 is: 794.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.52 : 1,616.25 = 530.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.52/1,616.25 = 530.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.52x = 1,616.25 × 530.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.52x = 856,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,854.94/1,078.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.47

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