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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.39, 1,489.57 and 607.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.39, 1,489.57 and 607.32 is: 838.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.39 : 1,489.57 = 607.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.39/1,489.57 = 607.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.39x = 1,489.57 × 607.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.39x = 904,644.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,644.13/1,079.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.10

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