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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.29, 1,490.45 and 660.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.29, 1,490.45 and 660.92 is: 911.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.29 : 1,490.45 = 660.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.29/1,490.45 = 660.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.29x = 1,490.45 × 660.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.29x = 985,057.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,057.46/1,080.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.85

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