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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.08, 1,487.58 and 635.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.08, 1,487.58 and 635.92 is: 877.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.08 : 1,487.58 = 635.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.08/1,487.58 = 635.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.08x = 1,487.58 × 635.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.08x = 945,981.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,981.87/1,078.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.47

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