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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.67, 1,618.23 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.67, 1,618.23 and 348.30 is: 522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.67 : 1,618.23 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.67/1,618.23 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.67x = 1,618.23 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.67x = 563,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,628.86/1,078.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.52

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