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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.62, 1,617.68 and 530.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.62, 1,617.68 and 530.26 is: 795.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.62 : 1,617.68 = 530.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.62/1,617.68 = 530.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.62x = 1,617.68 × 530.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.62x = 857,791.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,791.00/1,078.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.27

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