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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.32, 1,619.96 and 495.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.32, 1,619.96 and 495.14 is: 742.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.32 : 1,619.96 = 495.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.32/1,619.96 = 495.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.32x = 1,619.96 × 495.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.32x = 802,096.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,096.42/1,080.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.47

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