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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.69, 1,619.88 and 524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.69, 1,619.88 and 524.22 is: 785.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.69 : 1,619.88 = 524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.69/1,619.88 = 524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.69x = 1,619.88 × 524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.69x = 849,177.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,177.60/1,080.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.77

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