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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.97, 1,618.70 and 385.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.97, 1,618.70 and 385.67 is: 578.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.97 : 1,618.70 = 385.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.97/1,618.70 = 385.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.97x = 1,618.70 × 385.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.97x = 624,286.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,286.15/1,078.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.60

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