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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.98, 1,490.56 and 638.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.98, 1,490.56 and 638.12 is: 880.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.98 : 1,490.56 = 638.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.98/1,490.56 = 638.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.98x = 1,490.56 × 638.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.98x = 951,156.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,156.15/1,079.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.72

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