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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.57, 1,618.13 and 531.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.57, 1,618.13 and 531.01 is: 796.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.57 : 1,618.13 = 531.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.57/1,618.13 = 531.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.57x = 1,618.13 × 531.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.57x = 859,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,243.21/1,078.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.65

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