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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.72, 1,621.20 and 311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.72, 1,621.20 and 311.28 is: 466.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.72 : 1,621.20 = 311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.72/1,621.20 = 311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.72x = 1,621.20 × 311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.72x = 504,647.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,647.14/1,080.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.95

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