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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.14, 1,490.42 and 637.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.14, 1,490.42 and 637.88 is: 880.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.14 : 1,490.42 = 637.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.14/1,490.42 = 637.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.14x = 1,490.42 × 637.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.14x = 950,709.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,709.11/1,080.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.17

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