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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.73, 1,617.33 and 530.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.73, 1,617.33 and 530.56 is: 795.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.73 : 1,617.33 = 530.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.73/1,617.33 = 530.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.73x = 1,617.33 × 530.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.73x = 858,090.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,090.60/1,078.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.46

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