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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.24, 1,490.62 and 608.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.24, 1,490.62 and 608.06 is: 839.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.24 : 1,490.62 = 608.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.24/1,490.62 = 608.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.24x = 1,490.62 × 608.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.24x = 906,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,386.40/1,080.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.06

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