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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.29, 1,489.32 and 607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.29, 1,489.32 and 607.08 is: 837.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.29 : 1,489.32 = 607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.29/1,489.32 = 607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.29x = 1,489.32 × 607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.29x = 904,133.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,133.35/1,079.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.71

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