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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.44, 1,491.54 and 767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.44, 1,491.54 and 767.24 is: 1,059.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.44 : 1,491.54 = 767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.44/1,491.54 = 767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.44x = 1,491.54 × 767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.44x = 1,144,369.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,369.15/1,080.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.17

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