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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.56, 1,618.10 and 338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.56, 1,618.10 and 338.15 is: 507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.56 : 1,618.10 = 338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.56/1,618.10 = 338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.56x = 1,618.10 × 338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.56x = 547,150.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,150.73/1,078.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.30

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