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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.96, 1,617.99 and 338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.96, 1,617.99 and 338.38 is: 507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.96 : 1,617.99 = 338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.96/1,617.99 = 338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.96x = 1,617.99 × 338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.96x = 547,495.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,495.46/1,078.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.43

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