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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.54, 1,617.96 and 347.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.54, 1,617.96 and 347.87 is: 521.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.54 : 1,617.96 = 347.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.54/1,617.96 = 347.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.54x = 1,617.96 × 347.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.54x = 562,839.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,839.75/1,078.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.85

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