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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.36, 1,488.10 and 606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.36, 1,488.10 and 606.30 is: 836.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.36 : 1,488.10 = 606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.36/1,488.10 = 606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.36x = 1,488.10 × 606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.36x = 902,235.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,235.03/1,078.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.67

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