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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.70, 1,489.86 and 637.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.70, 1,489.86 and 637.74 is: 880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.70 : 1,489.86 = 637.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.70/1,489.86 = 637.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.70x = 1,489.86 × 637.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.70x = 950,143.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,143.32/1,079.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.01

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