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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.71, 1,491.91 and 733.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.71, 1,491.91 and 733.22 is: 1,012.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.71 : 1,491.91 = 733.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.71/1,491.91 = 733.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.71x = 1,491.91 × 733.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.71x = 1,093,898.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,898.25/1,080.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.20

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