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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.97, 1,491.68 and 632.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.97, 1,491.68 and 632.84 is: 873.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.97 : 1,491.68 = 632.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.97/1,491.68 = 632.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.97x = 1,491.68 × 632.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.97x = 943,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,999.86/1,080.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.29

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