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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.76, 1,490.10 and 637.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.76, 1,490.10 and 637.68 is: 880.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.76 : 1,490.10 = 637.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.76/1,490.10 = 637.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.76x = 1,490.10 × 637.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.76x = 950,206.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,206.97/1,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.02

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