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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.24, 1,611.60 and 924.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.24, 1,611.60 and 924.36 is: 1,379.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.24 : 1,611.60 = 924.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.24/1,611.60 = 924.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.24x = 1,611.60 × 924.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.24x = 1,489,698.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,698.58/1,080.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.04

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