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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.92, 1,488.98 and 606.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.92, 1,488.98 and 606.79 is: 837.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.92 : 1,488.98 = 606.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.92/1,488.98 = 606.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.92x = 1,488.98 × 606.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.92x = 903,501.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,501.55/1,078.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.41

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