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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.27, 1,489.41 and 607.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.27, 1,489.41 and 607.16 is: 837.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.27 : 1,489.41 = 607.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.27/1,489.41 = 607.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.27x = 1,489.41 × 607.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.27x = 904,302.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,302.73/1,079.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.89

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