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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.93, 1,617 and 592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.93, 1,617 and 592.30 is: 887.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.93 : 1,617 = 592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.93/1,617 = 592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.93x = 1,617 × 592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.93x = 957,749.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,749.10/1,078.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.68

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