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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.04, 1,489.04 and 607.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.04, 1,489.04 and 607.05 is: 837.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.04 : 1,489.04 = 607.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.04/1,489.04 = 607.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.04x = 1,489.04 × 607.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.04x = 903,918.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,918.70/1,079.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.71

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