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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.35, 1,489.47 and 607.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.35, 1,489.47 and 607.26 is: 837.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.35 : 1,489.47 = 607.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.35/1,489.47 = 607.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.35x = 1,489.47 × 607.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.35x = 904,491.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,491.83/1,079.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.99

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