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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.68, 1,605.42 and 1,072.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.68, 1,605.42 and 1,072.62 is: 1,596.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.68 : 1,605.42 = 1,072.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.68/1,605.42 = 1,072.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.68x = 1,605.42 × 1,072.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.68x = 1,722,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,005.60/1,078.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.40

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