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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.89, 1,618.57 and 338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.89, 1,618.57 and 338.49 is: 507.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.89 : 1,618.57 = 338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.89/1,618.57 = 338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.89x = 1,618.57 × 338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.89x = 547,868.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,868.91/1,078.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.81

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