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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.11, 1,487.77 and 636.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.11, 1,487.77 and 636.05 is: 877.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.11 : 1,487.77 = 636.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.11/1,487.77 = 636.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.11x = 1,487.77 × 636.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.11x = 946,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,298.24/1,078.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.74

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