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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.24, 1,488.02 and 636.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.24, 1,488.02 and 636.16 is: 877.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.24 : 1,488.02 = 636.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.24/1,488.02 = 636.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.24x = 1,488.02 × 636.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.24x = 946,618.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,618.80/1,078.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.93

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