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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.21, 1,490.49 and 638.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.21, 1,490.49 and 638.25 is: 880.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.21 : 1,490.49 = 638.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.21/1,490.49 = 638.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.21x = 1,490.49 × 638.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.21x = 951,305.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,305.24/1,080.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.67

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