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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.07, 1,487.40 and 635.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.07, 1,487.40 and 635.81 is: 877.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.07 : 1,487.40 = 635.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.07/1,487.40 = 635.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.07x = 1,487.40 × 635.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.07x = 945,696.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,696.36/1,078.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.22

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