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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.92, 1,488.96 and 636.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.92, 1,488.96 and 636.83 is: 878.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.92 : 1,488.96 = 636.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.92/1,488.96 = 636.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.92x = 1,488.96 × 636.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.92x = 948,206.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,206.95/1,078.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.85

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