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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.27, 1,611.16 and 924.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.27, 1,611.16 and 924.75 is: 1,379.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.27 : 1,611.16 = 924.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.27/1,611.16 = 924.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.27x = 1,611.16 × 924.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.27x = 1,489,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,917.90/1,080.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.21

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