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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.46, 1,488.22 and 606.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.46, 1,488.22 and 606.36 is: 836.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.46 : 1,488.22 = 606.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.46/1,488.22 = 606.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.46x = 1,488.22 × 606.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.46x = 902,397.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,397.08/1,078.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.75

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