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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.59, 1,620.90 and 311.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.59, 1,620.90 and 311.09 is: 466.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.59 : 1,620.90 = 311.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.59/1,620.90 = 311.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.59x = 1,620.90 × 311.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.59x = 504,245.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,245.78/1,080.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.64

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