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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.88, 1,617.82 and 668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.88, 1,617.82 and 668.08 is: 999.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.88 : 1,617.82 = 668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.88/1,617.82 = 668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.88x = 1,617.82 × 668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.88x = 1,080,833.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,833.19/1,080.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.96

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