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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.67, 1,618.02 and 863.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.67, 1,618.02 and 863.62 is: 1,295.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.67 : 1,618.02 = 863.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.67/1,618.02 = 863.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.67x = 1,618.02 × 863.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.67x = 1,397,354.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,354.43/1,078.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.44

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