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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.17, 1,491.89 and 608.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.17, 1,491.89 and 608.90 is: 840.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.17 : 1,491.89 = 608.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.17/1,491.89 = 608.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.17x = 1,491.89 × 608.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.17x = 908,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,401.32/1,081.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.20

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