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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.94, 1,490.99 and 638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.94, 1,490.99 and 638.48 is: 880.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.94 : 1,490.99 = 638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.94/1,490.99 = 638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.94x = 1,490.99 × 638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.94x = 951,967.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,967.30/1,080.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.68

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