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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.61, 1,489.43 and 607.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.61, 1,489.43 and 607.39 is: 837.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.61 : 1,489.43 = 607.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.61/1,489.43 = 607.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.61x = 1,489.43 × 607.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.61x = 904,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,664.89/1,079.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.96

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