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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.36, 1,490.85 and 608.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.36, 1,490.85 and 608.31 is: 839.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.36 : 1,490.85 = 608.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.36/1,490.85 = 608.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.36x = 1,490.85 × 608.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.36x = 906,898.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,898.96/1,080.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.44

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