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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.93, 1,488.96 and 637.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.93, 1,488.96 and 637.21 is: 879.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.93 : 1,488.96 = 637.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.93/1,488.96 = 637.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.93x = 1,488.96 × 637.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.93x = 948,780.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,780.20/1,078.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.37

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