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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.40, 1,487.73 and 636.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.40, 1,487.73 and 636.14 is: 877.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.40 : 1,487.73 = 636.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.40/1,487.73 = 636.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.40x = 1,487.73 × 636.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.40x = 946,404.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,404.56/1,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.60

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