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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.92, 1,618.26 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.92, 1,618.26 and 348.48 is: 522.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.92 : 1,618.26 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.92/1,618.26 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.92x = 1,618.26 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.92x = 563,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,931.24/1,078.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.68

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