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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.40, 1,490.92 and 601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.40, 1,490.92 and 601.88 is: 830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.40 : 1,490.92 = 601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.40/1,490.92 = 601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.40x = 1,490.92 × 601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.40x = 897,354.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,354.93/1,080.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.58

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