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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.15, 1,490.13 and 637.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.15, 1,490.13 and 637.86 is: 879.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.15 : 1,490.13 = 637.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.15/1,490.13 = 637.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.15x = 1,490.13 × 637.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.15x = 950,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,494.32/1,080.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.97

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