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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.77, 1,491.62 and 608.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.77, 1,491.62 and 608.86 is: 840.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.77 : 1,491.62 = 608.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.77/1,491.62 = 608.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.77x = 1,491.62 × 608.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.77x = 908,178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,178.18/1,080.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.31

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