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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.53, 1,617.83 and 348.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.53, 1,617.83 and 348.01 is: 522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.53 : 1,617.83 = 348.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.53/1,617.83 = 348.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.53x = 1,617.83 × 348.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.53x = 563,021.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,021.02/1,078.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.03

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