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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.76, 1,616.82 and 864.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.76, 1,616.82 and 864.76 is: 1,293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.76 : 1,616.82 = 864.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.76/1,616.82 = 864.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.76x = 1,616.82 × 864.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.76x = 1,398,161.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,161.26/1,080.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.68

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