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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.32, 1,488.18 and 606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.32, 1,488.18 and 606.30 is: 836.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.32 : 1,488.18 = 606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.32/1,488.18 = 606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.32x = 1,488.18 × 606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.32x = 902,283.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,283.53/1,078.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.75

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