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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.14, 1,491.80 and 638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.14, 1,491.80 and 638.88 is: 881.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.14 : 1,491.80 = 638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.14/1,491.80 = 638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.14x = 1,491.80 × 638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.14x = 953,081.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,081.18/1,081.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.55

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