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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.16, 1,489.84 and 706.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.16, 1,489.84 and 706.74 is: 974.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.16 : 1,489.84 = 706.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.16/1,489.84 = 706.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.16x = 1,489.84 × 706.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.16x = 1,052,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,929.52/1,080.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.79

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