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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.66, 1,612.68 and 915.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.66, 1,612.68 and 915.94 is: 1,369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.66 : 1,612.68 = 915.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.66/1,612.68 = 915.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.66x = 1,612.68 × 915.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.66x = 1,477,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,118.12/1,078.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.40

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