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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.69, 1,488.16 and 606.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.69, 1,488.16 and 606.47 is: 836.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.69 : 1,488.16 = 606.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.69/1,488.16 = 606.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.69x = 1,488.16 × 606.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.69x = 902,524.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,524.40/1,078.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.69

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