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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.57, 1,620.72 and 899.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.57, 1,620.72 and 899.13 is: 1,348.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.57 : 1,620.72 = 899.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.57/1,620.72 = 899.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.57x = 1,620.72 × 899.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.57x = 1,457,237.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,237.97/1,080.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.58

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