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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.66, 1,621.02 and 300.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.66, 1,621.02 and 300.67 is: 451.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.66 : 1,621.02 = 300.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.66/1,621.02 = 300.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.66x = 1,621.02 × 300.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.66x = 487,383.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,383.98/1,080.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.01

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