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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.26, 1,620.60 and 422.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.26, 1,620.60 and 422.14 is: 633.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.26 : 1,620.60 = 422.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.26/1,620.60 = 422.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.26x = 1,620.60 × 422.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.26x = 684,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,120.08/1,080.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.29

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