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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.75, 1,490.03 and 607.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.75, 1,490.03 and 607.73 is: 838.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.75 : 1,490.03 = 607.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.75/1,490.03 = 607.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.75x = 1,490.03 × 607.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.75x = 905,530.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,530.00/1,079.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.65

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