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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.03, 1,489.79 and 660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.03, 1,489.79 and 660.56 is: 911.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.03 : 1,489.79 = 660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.03/1,489.79 = 660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.03x = 1,489.79 × 660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.03x = 984,089.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,089.88/1,080.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.17

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