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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.17, 1,488.91 and 606.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.17, 1,488.91 and 606.99 is: 837.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.17 : 1,488.91 = 606.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.17/1,488.91 = 606.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.17x = 1,488.91 × 606.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.17x = 903,751.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,751.28/1,079.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.45

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