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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.04, 1,491.06 and 916.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.04, 1,491.06 and 916.03 is: 1,264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.04 : 1,491.06 = 916.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.04/1,491.06 = 916.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.04x = 1,491.06 × 916.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.04x = 1,365,855.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,855.69/1,080.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.63

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