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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.23, 1,617.42 and 750.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.23, 1,617.42 and 750.48 is: 1,123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.23 : 1,617.42 = 750.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.23/1,617.42 = 750.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.23x = 1,617.42 × 750.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.23x = 1,213,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,841.36/1,080.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.69

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