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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.02, 1,487.42 and 635.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.02, 1,487.42 and 635.96 is: 877.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.02 : 1,487.42 = 635.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.02/1,487.42 = 635.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.02x = 1,487.42 × 635.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.02x = 945,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,939.62/1,078.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.48

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