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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.86, 1,618.26 and 530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.86, 1,618.26 and 530.88 is: 796.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.86 : 1,618.26 = 530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.86/1,618.26 = 530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.86x = 1,618.26 × 530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.86x = 859,101.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,101.87/1,078.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.31

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