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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.76, 1,492.16 and 831.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.76, 1,492.16 and 831.64 is: 1,148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.76 : 1,492.16 = 831.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.76/1,492.16 = 831.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.76x = 1,492.16 × 831.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.76x = 1,240,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,939.94/1,080.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.21

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