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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.58, 1,617.93 and 338.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.58, 1,617.93 and 338.29 is: 507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.58 : 1,617.93 = 338.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.58/1,617.93 = 338.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.58x = 1,617.93 × 338.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.58x = 547,329.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,329.54/1,078.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.45

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