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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.66, 1,490.21 and 707.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.66, 1,490.21 and 707.65 is: 975.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.66 : 1,490.21 = 707.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.66/1,490.21 = 707.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.66x = 1,490.21 × 707.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.66x = 1,054,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,543.57/1,080.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.84

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