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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.88, 1,618.50 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.88, 1,618.50 and 348.40 is: 522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.88 : 1,618.50 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.88/1,618.50 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.88x = 1,618.50 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.88x = 563,885.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,885.40/1,078.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.66

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