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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.88, 1,619.12 and 560.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.88, 1,619.12 and 560.32 is: 839.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.88 : 1,619.12 = 560.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.88/1,619.12 = 560.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.88x = 1,619.12 × 560.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.88x = 907,225.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,225.32/1,080.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.34

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