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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.08, 1,490.10 and 637.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.08, 1,490.10 and 637.82 is: 879.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.08 : 1,490.10 = 637.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.08/1,490.10 = 637.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.08x = 1,490.10 × 637.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.08x = 950,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,415.58/1,080.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.95

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