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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.80, 1,491.84 and 661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.80, 1,491.84 and 661.28 is: 912.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.80 : 1,491.84 = 661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.80/1,491.84 = 661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.80x = 1,491.84 × 661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.80x = 986,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,523.96/1,080.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.77

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