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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.35, 1,490.38 and 660.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.35, 1,490.38 and 660.63 is: 911.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.35 : 1,490.38 = 660.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.35/1,490.38 = 660.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.35x = 1,490.38 × 660.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.35x = 984,589.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,589.74/1,080.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.36

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