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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.28, 1,489.44 and 607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.28, 1,489.44 and 607.20 is: 837.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.28 : 1,489.44 = 607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.28/1,489.44 = 607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.28x = 1,489.44 × 607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.28x = 904,387.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,387.97/1,079.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.95

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