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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.34, 1,488.05 and 606.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.34, 1,488.05 and 606.25 is: 836.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.34 : 1,488.05 = 606.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.34/1,488.05 = 606.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.34x = 1,488.05 × 606.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.34x = 902,123.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,123.56/1,078.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.59

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