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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.58, 1,617.84 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.58, 1,617.84 and 348.68 is: 523.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.58 : 1,617.84 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.58/1,617.84 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.58x = 1,617.84 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.58x = 564,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,100.36/1,078.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.01

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