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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.36, 1,488.42 and 847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.36, 1,488.42 and 847.08 is: 1,167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.36 : 1,488.42 = 847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.36/1,488.42 = 847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.36x = 1,488.42 × 847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.36x = 1,260,810.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,810.81/1,080.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.03

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