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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.29, 1,621.06 and 455.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.29, 1,621.06 and 455.54 is: 683.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.29 : 1,621.06 = 455.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.29/1,621.06 = 455.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.29x = 1,621.06 × 455.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.29x = 738,459.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,459.19/1,080.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.58

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