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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.57, 1,619.47 and 690.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.57, 1,619.47 and 690.42 is: 1,034.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.57 : 1,619.47 = 690.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.57/1,619.47 = 690.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.57x = 1,619.47 × 690.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.57x = 1,118,114.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,114.48/1,080.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.75

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