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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.79, 1,618.49 and 385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.79, 1,618.49 and 385.53 is: 578.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.79 : 1,618.49 = 385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.79/1,618.49 = 385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.79x = 1,618.49 × 385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.79x = 623,983.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,983.10/1,078.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.41

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