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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.81, 1,488.65 and 636.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.81, 1,488.65 and 636.64 is: 878.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.81 : 1,488.65 = 636.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.81/1,488.65 = 636.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.81x = 1,488.65 × 636.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.81x = 947,727.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,727.23/1,078.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.50

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