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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.88, 1,489.05 and 613.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.88, 1,489.05 and 613.13 is: 846.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.88 : 1,489.05 = 613.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.88/1,489.05 = 613.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.88x = 1,489.05 × 613.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.88x = 912,973.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,973.78/1,078.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.23

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