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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.93, 1,618.54 and 348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.93, 1,618.54 and 348.33 is: 522.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.93 : 1,618.54 = 348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.93/1,618.54 = 348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.93x = 1,618.54 × 348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.93x = 563,786.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,786.04/1,078.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.54

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