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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.30, 1,490.46 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.30, 1,490.46 and 638.28 is: 880.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.30 : 1,490.46 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.30/1,490.46 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.30x = 1,490.46 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.30x = 951,330.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,330.81/1,080.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.62

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