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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.80, 1,711.44 and 1,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.80, 1,711.44 and 1,085.28 is: 1,496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.80 : 1,711.44 = 1,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.80/1,711.44 = 1,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.80x = 1,711.44 × 1,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.80x = 1,857,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,391.60/1,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.93

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