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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.33, 1,490.81 and 608.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.33, 1,490.81 and 608.23 is: 839.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.33 : 1,490.81 = 608.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.33/1,490.81 = 608.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.33x = 1,490.81 × 608.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.33x = 906,752.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,752.33/1,080.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.33

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