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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.94, 1,794.33 and 1,080.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.94, 1,794.33 and 1,080.90 is: 1,489.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.94 : 1,794.33 = 1,080.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.94/1,794.33 = 1,080.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.94x = 1,794.33 × 1,080.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.94x = 1,939,491.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,491.30/1,301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.69

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