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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.68, 1,618.16 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.68, 1,618.16 and 348.08 is: 522.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.68 : 1,618.16 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.68/1,618.16 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.68x = 1,618.16 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.68x = 563,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,249.13/1,078.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.17

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