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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.85, 1,618.28 and 530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.85, 1,618.28 and 530.88 is: 796.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.85 : 1,618.28 = 530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.85/1,618.28 = 530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.85x = 1,618.28 × 530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.85x = 859,109.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,109.83/1,078.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.32

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