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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.73, 1,491.45 and 608.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.73, 1,491.45 and 608.82 is: 840.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.73 : 1,491.45 = 608.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.73/1,491.45 = 608.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.73x = 1,491.45 × 608.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.73x = 908,021.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,021.85/1,080.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.19

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