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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.08, 1,487.87 and 630.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.08, 1,487.87 and 630.04 is: 869.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.08 : 1,487.87 = 630.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.08/1,487.87 = 630.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.08x = 1,487.87 × 630.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.08x = 937,417.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,417.61/1,078.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.53

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