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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.78, 1,618.37 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.78, 1,618.37 and 348.16 is: 522.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.78 : 1,618.37 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.78/1,618.37 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.78x = 1,618.37 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.78x = 563,451.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,451.70/1,078.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.30

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