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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.99, 1,491.81 and 638.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.99, 1,491.81 and 638.82 is: 881.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.99 : 1,491.81 = 638.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.99/1,491.81 = 638.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.99x = 1,491.81 × 638.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.99x = 952,998.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,998.06/1,080.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.60

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