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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.73, 1,489.94 and 707.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.73, 1,489.94 and 707.11 is: 974.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.73 : 1,489.94 = 707.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.73/1,489.94 = 707.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.73x = 1,489.94 × 707.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.73x = 1,053,551.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,551.47/1,080.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.85

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