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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.45, 1,617.78 and 688.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.45, 1,617.78 and 688.33 is: 1,030.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.45 : 1,617.78 = 688.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.45/1,617.78 = 688.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.45x = 1,617.78 × 688.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.45x = 1,113,566.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,566.51/1,080.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.65

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