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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.86, 1,618.51 and 348.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.86, 1,618.51 and 348.41 is: 522.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.86 : 1,618.51 = 348.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.86/1,618.51 = 348.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.86x = 1,618.51 × 348.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.86x = 563,905.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,905.07/1,078.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.69

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