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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.68, 1,617.81 and 298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.68, 1,617.81 and 298.49 is: 447.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.68 : 1,617.81 = 298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.68/1,617.81 = 298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.68x = 1,617.81 × 298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.68x = 482,892.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,892.02/1,078.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.67

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