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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.66, 1,489.88 and 607.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.66, 1,489.88 and 607.57 is: 838.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.66 : 1,489.88 = 607.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.66/1,489.88 = 607.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.66x = 1,489.88 × 607.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.66x = 905,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,200.77/1,079.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.41

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