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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.88, 1,621.92 and 835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.88, 1,621.92 and 835.52 is: 1,256.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.88 : 1,621.92 = 835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.88/1,621.92 = 835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.88x = 1,621.92 × 835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.88x = 1,355,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,146.60/1,078.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.07

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