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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.39, 1,489.52 and 607.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.39, 1,489.52 and 607.34 is: 838.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.39 : 1,489.52 = 607.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.39/1,489.52 = 607.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.39x = 1,489.52 × 607.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.39x = 904,639.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,639.15/1,079.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.11

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