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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.93, 1,490.91 and 638.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.93, 1,490.91 and 638.52 is: 880.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.93 : 1,490.91 = 638.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.93/1,490.91 = 638.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.93x = 1,490.91 × 638.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.93x = 951,975.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,975.85/1,080.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.70

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