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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.80, 1,618.34 and 530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.80, 1,618.34 and 530.52 is: 795.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.80 : 1,618.34 = 530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.80/1,618.34 = 530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.80x = 1,618.34 × 530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.80x = 858,559.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,559.08/1,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.85

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