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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.95, 1,491.68 and 608.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.95, 1,491.68 and 608.87 is: 840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.95 : 1,491.68 = 608.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.95/1,491.68 = 608.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.95x = 1,491.68 × 608.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.95x = 908,228.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,228.70/1,080.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.22

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