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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.41, 1,490.98 and 608.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.41, 1,490.98 and 608.22 is: 839.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.41 : 1,490.98 = 608.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.41/1,490.98 = 608.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.41x = 1,490.98 × 608.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.41x = 906,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,843.51/1,080.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.35

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