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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.18, 1,490.66 and 608.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.18, 1,490.66 and 608.18 is: 839.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.18 : 1,490.66 = 608.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.18/1,490.66 = 608.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.18x = 1,490.66 × 608.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.18x = 906,589.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,589.60/1,080.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.29

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