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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.77, 1,488.68 and 606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.77, 1,488.68 and 606.70 is: 837.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.77 : 1,488.68 = 606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.77/1,488.68 = 606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.77x = 1,488.68 × 606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.77x = 903,183.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,183.26/1,078.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.23

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