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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.80, 1,618.45 and 348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.80, 1,618.45 and 348.35 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.80 : 1,618.45 = 348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.80/1,618.45 = 348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.80x = 1,618.45 × 348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.80x = 563,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,777.22/1,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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