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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.36, 1,490.55 and 638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.36, 1,490.55 and 638.10 is: 880.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.36 : 1,490.55 = 638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.36/1,490.55 = 638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.36x = 1,490.55 × 638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.36x = 951,119.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,119.96/1,080.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.37

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