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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.28, 1,490.70 and 638.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.28, 1,490.70 and 638.09 is: 880.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.28 : 1,490.70 = 638.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.28/1,490.70 = 638.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.28x = 1,490.70 × 638.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.28x = 951,204.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,204.49/1,080.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.52

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