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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.62, 1,488.26 and 636.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.62, 1,488.26 and 636.36 is: 878.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.62 : 1,488.26 = 636.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.62/1,488.26 = 636.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.62x = 1,488.26 × 636.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.62x = 947,069.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,069.13/1,078.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.04

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