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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.35, 1,491.04 and 638.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.35, 1,491.04 and 638.29 is: 880.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.35 : 1,491.04 = 638.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.35/1,491.04 = 638.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.35x = 1,491.04 × 638.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.35x = 951,715.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,715.92/1,080.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.93

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