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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.92, 1,490.32 and 607.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.92, 1,490.32 and 607.92 is: 838.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.92 : 1,490.32 = 607.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.92/1,490.32 = 607.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.92x = 1,490.32 × 607.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.92x = 905,995.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,995.33/1,079.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.95

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