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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.12, 1,490.22 and 730.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.12, 1,490.22 and 730.68 is: 1,008.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.12 : 1,490.22 = 730.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.12/1,490.22 = 730.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.12x = 1,490.22 × 730.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.12x = 1,088,873.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,873.95/1,080.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.10

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