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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.74, 1,617.24 and 591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.74, 1,617.24 and 591.12 is: 886.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.74 : 1,617.24 = 591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.74/1,617.24 = 591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.74x = 1,617.24 × 591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.74x = 955,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,982.91/1,078.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.20

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