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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.23, 1,489.07 and 607.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.23, 1,489.07 and 607.03 is: 837.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.23 : 1,489.07 = 607.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.23/1,489.07 = 607.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.23x = 1,489.07 × 607.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.23x = 903,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,911.26/1,079.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.55

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