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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.49, 1,487.97 and 636.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.49, 1,487.97 and 636.54 is: 878.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.49 : 1,487.97 = 636.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.49/1,487.97 = 636.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.49x = 1,487.97 × 636.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.49x = 947,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,152.42/1,078.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.22

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