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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080, 1,490.04 and 638.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080, 1,490.04 and 638.04 is: 880.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080 : 1,490.04 = 638.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080/1,490.04 = 638.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080x = 1,490.04 × 638.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080x = 950,705.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,705.12/1,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.28

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