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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.63, 1,615.51 and 1,054.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.63, 1,615.51 and 1,054.33 is: 1,579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.63 : 1,615.51 = 1,054.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.63/1,615.51 = 1,054.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.63x = 1,615.51 × 1,054.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.63x = 1,703,280.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,280.66/1,078.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.11

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