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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.80, 1,490.15 and 637.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.80, 1,490.15 and 637.96 is: 880.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.80 : 1,490.15 = 637.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.80/1,490.15 = 637.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.80x = 1,490.15 × 637.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.80x = 950,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,653.17/1,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.40

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