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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.06, 1,491.89 and 608.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.06, 1,491.89 and 608.93 is: 840.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.06 : 1,491.89 = 608.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.06/1,491.89 = 608.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.06x = 1,491.89 × 608.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.06x = 908,452.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,452.20/1,081.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.34

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