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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.47, 1,621.32 and 586.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.47, 1,621.32 and 586.88 is: 880.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.47 : 1,621.32 = 586.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.47/1,621.32 = 586.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.47x = 1,621.32 × 586.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.47x = 951,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,516.05/1,080.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.65

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