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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.48, 1,488.64 and 613.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.48, 1,488.64 and 613.04 is: 846.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.48 : 1,488.64 = 613.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.48/1,488.64 = 613.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.48x = 1,488.64 × 613.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.48x = 912,595.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,595.87/1,078.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.19

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