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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.51, 1,489.77 and 638.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.51, 1,489.77 and 638.25 is: 880.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.51 : 1,489.77 = 638.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.51/1,489.77 = 638.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.51x = 1,489.77 × 638.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.51x = 950,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,840.12/1,080.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.00

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