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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.26, 1,490.50 and 660.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.26, 1,490.50 and 660.46 is: 911.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.26 : 1,490.50 = 660.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.26/1,490.50 = 660.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.26x = 1,490.50 × 660.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.26x = 984,418.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,418.53/1,080.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.28

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