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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.19, 1,490.28 and 707.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.19, 1,490.28 and 707.37 is: 975.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.19 : 1,490.28 = 707.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.19/1,490.28 = 707.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.19x = 1,490.28 × 707.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.19x = 1,054,179.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,179.51/1,080.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.92

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