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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.78, 1,622.65 and 561.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.78, 1,622.65 and 561.14 is: 842.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.78 : 1,622.65 = 561.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.78/1,622.65 = 561.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.78x = 1,622.65 × 561.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.78x = 910,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,533.82/1,080.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.48

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