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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.68, 1,617.70 and 905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.68, 1,617.70 and 905.40 is: 1,357.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.68 : 1,617.70 = 905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.68/1,617.70 = 905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.68x = 1,617.70 × 905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.68x = 1,464,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,665.58/1,078.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.83

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