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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.92, 1,488.99 and 606.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.92, 1,488.99 and 606.87 is: 837.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.92 : 1,488.99 = 606.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.92/1,488.99 = 606.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.92x = 1,488.99 × 606.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.92x = 903,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,623.36/1,078.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.53

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