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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.54, 1,618.56 and 647.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.54, 1,618.56 and 647.46 is: 969.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.54 : 1,618.56 = 647.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.54/1,618.56 = 647.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.54x = 1,618.56 × 647.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.54x = 1,047,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,952.86/1,080.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.84

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