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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.74, 1,620.72 and 525.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.74, 1,620.72 and 525.11 is: 787.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.74 : 1,620.72 = 525.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.74/1,620.72 = 525.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.74x = 1,620.72 × 525.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.74x = 851,050.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,050.15/1,080.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.47

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