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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.35, 1,490.79 and 608.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.35, 1,490.79 and 608.33 is: 839.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.35 : 1,490.79 = 608.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.35/1,490.79 = 608.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.35x = 1,490.79 × 608.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.35x = 906,884.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,884.83/1,080.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.44

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