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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.14, 1,620.48 and 339.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.14, 1,620.48 and 339.74 is: 509.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.14 : 1,620.48 = 339.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.14/1,620.48 = 339.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.14x = 1,620.48 × 339.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.14x = 550,533.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,533.77/1,080.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.69

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