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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.55, 1,617.45 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.55, 1,617.45 and 347.96 is: 521.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.55 : 1,617.45 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.55/1,617.45 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.55x = 1,617.45 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.55x = 562,799.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,799.81/1,078.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.81

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