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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.97, 1,490.34 and 607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.97, 1,490.34 and 607.88 is: 838.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.97 : 1,490.34 = 607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.97/1,490.34 = 607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.97x = 1,490.34 × 607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.97x = 905,940.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,940.43/1,079.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.86

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