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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080, 1,490.43 and 607.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080, 1,490.43 and 607.89 is: 838.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080 : 1,490.43 = 607.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080/1,490.43 = 607.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080x = 1,490.43 × 607.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080x = 906,017.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,017.49/1,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.91

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