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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.77, 1,491.95 and 707.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.77, 1,491.95 and 707.76 is: 977.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.77 : 1,491.95 = 707.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.77/1,491.95 = 707.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.77x = 1,491.95 × 707.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.77x = 1,055,944.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,944.30/1,080.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.03

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