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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.24, 1,488.10 and 636.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.24, 1,488.10 and 636.26 is: 878.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.24 : 1,488.10 = 636.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.24/1,488.10 = 636.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.24x = 1,488.10 × 636.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.24x = 946,818.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,818.51/1,078.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.11

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