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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.58, 1,491.39 and 632.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.58, 1,491.39 and 632.50 is: 872.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.58 : 1,491.39 = 632.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.58/1,491.39 = 632.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.58x = 1,491.39 × 632.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.58x = 943,304.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,304.18/1,080.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.96

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