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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.80, 1,488.96 and 636.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.80, 1,488.96 and 636.48 is: 878.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.80 : 1,488.96 = 636.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.80/1,488.96 = 636.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.80x = 1,488.96 × 636.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.80x = 947,693.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,693.26/1,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.47

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