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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.09, 1,490.31 and 637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.09, 1,490.31 and 637.92 is: 880.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.09 : 1,490.31 = 637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.09/1,490.31 = 637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.09x = 1,490.31 × 637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.09x = 950,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,698.56/1,080.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.20

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