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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.84, 1,618.46 and 617.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.84, 1,618.46 and 617.14 is: 925.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.84 : 1,618.46 = 617.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.84/1,618.46 = 617.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.84x = 1,618.46 × 617.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.84x = 998,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,816.40/1,078.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.82

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