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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.33, 1,488.09 and 636.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.33, 1,488.09 and 636.23 is: 878.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.33 : 1,488.09 = 636.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.33/1,488.09 = 636.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.33x = 1,488.09 × 636.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.33x = 946,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,767.50/1,078.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.00

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