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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.72, 1,618.28 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.72, 1,618.28 and 348.36 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.72 : 1,618.28 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.72/1,618.28 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.72x = 1,618.28 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.72x = 563,744.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,744.02/1,078.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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