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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.30, 1,489.57 and 607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.30, 1,489.57 and 607.28 is: 838.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.30 : 1,489.57 = 607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.30/1,489.57 = 607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.30x = 1,489.57 × 607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.30x = 904,577.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,577.10/1,079.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.11

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