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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.24, 1,619.92 and 339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.24, 1,619.92 and 339.76 is: 509.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.24 : 1,619.92 = 339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.24/1,619.92 = 339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.24x = 1,619.92 × 339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.24x = 550,384.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,384.02/1,080.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.50

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