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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.80, 1,488.69 and 659.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.80, 1,488.69 and 659.07 is: 909.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.80 : 1,488.69 = 659.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.80/1,488.69 = 659.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.80x = 1,488.69 × 659.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.80x = 981,150.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,150.92/1,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.48

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