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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.53, 1,618.03 and 591.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.53, 1,618.03 and 591.33 is: 887.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.53 : 1,618.03 = 591.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.53/1,618.03 = 591.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.53x = 1,618.03 × 591.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.53x = 956,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,787.11/1,078.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.12

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