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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.87, 1,618.03 and 298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.87, 1,618.03 and 298.94 is: 448.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.87 : 1,618.03 = 298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.87/1,618.03 = 298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.87x = 1,618.03 × 298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.87x = 483,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,693.59/1,078.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.33

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